Multiple sources have confirmed to the UGASports that wide receiver Jermaine Burton was taken off the field on a cart following an injury at practice Tuesday afternoon.
The extent of the injury is unknown. Georgia officials have yet to respond for comment, although sources state the injury appears to be a hyperextended knee, and the injury is not considered serious.
Sources say no surgery will be required and Burton is expected to be held out of the rest of spring practice as a precaution.
The sophomore played in all 10 games for Georgia last year, starting seven, finishing the season with 27 catches for 404 yards. His top game came in the Bulldogs’ win over Mississippi State, catching eight passes for 197 yards and two touchdowns to earn SEC Freshman of the Week honors.
Monday’s news comes six days after wide receiver George Pickens suffered an ACL tear in practice last Wednesday.
The Bulldogs also have receivers Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (ankle) and Dominick Blaylock (ACL) currently recovering from injuries they suffered last year. Neither has been cleared but both are expected to be ready by fall camp