Georgia Bulldogs’ tight end Brock Bowers has been ruled out of the upcoming game against Vanderbilt with a sprained left foot. This is a major blow to the Bulldogs, as Bowers has been a key contributor to the team’s offense this season.
Bowers has been a reliable target for quarterback JT Daniels, catching 14 passes for 143 yards and two touchdowns in the first three games of the season. He has also been a reliable blocker in the running game, helping the Bulldogs average over 200 yards per game on the ground.
The injury occurred during practice on Tuesday and Bowers was immediately ruled out for the game against Vanderbilt. Head coach Kirby Smart said that Bowers had been dealing with some foot soreness prior to the injury, but that it was not serious enough to keep him out of practice.
The Bulldogs will now have to rely on freshman tight end Darnell Washington to fill in for Bowers. Washington has seen limited action this season, but he has shown flashes of potential with his size and athleticism. He will need to step up in a big way if the Bulldogs are going to have any chance of winning against Vanderbilt.
Bowers’ injury is a huge loss for the Bulldogs, but they will have to find a way to make up for his absence. It will be interesting to see how Washington responds to the challenge and if he can help the Bulldogs get back in the win column.
