One of the major storylines of Georgia football’s 2024 season was the numerous injuries the team endured, particularly on offense. The offensive line and running back unit were hit the hardest, and these setbacks had a notable impact on the Bulldogs’ performance.
Unfortunately, the injury issues have carried into the offseason. According to Graham Coffey of Dawgs Central, two key defensive players recently underwent surgery.
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CB Daylen Everette
The first Georgia player to recently undergo surgery is cornerback Daylen Everette. According to Graham Coffey, Everette had surgery for a sports hernia shortly after the Bulldogs’ season ended.
It remains uncertain how much Everette will be able to participate in spring practice. He may be limited in his involvement or could miss it entirely. However, he is expected to make a full recovery well before the start of the 2025 season, so there are no concerns about him missing regular-season action.
DL Christen Miller
Defensive lineman Christen Miller is the second player confirmed on Friday to have recently undergone surgery. He had a torn labrum in his shoulder, which has now been surgically repaired.
Miller is likely to miss all of spring practice, but like Daylen Everette, he is expected to make a full recovery well before the start of the 2025 season. This is significant for Georgia, as both players are expected to be key contributors—if not starters—on the Bulldogs’ defense. While their absence in the spring is unfortunate, it is ultimately the best-case scenario compared to missing time during the regular season.
