Georgia will be without a critical offensive piece at its disposal next week versus Alabama.
According to Jake Rowe of Dawgs HQ, part of On3 Sports, Tate Ratledge had a tightrope surgery done on his left ankle following the Bulldogs’ 13-12 victory over Kentucky. Ratledge, Georgia’s starting right guard, is set to miss at least a month via Kirby Smart.
The tightrope procedure to heal a sprained ankle usually takes a four to six-week recovery time.
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Ratledge, a native of Rome, Ga., is arguably the Bulldogs’ best offensive lineman. He is a two-time College Football Playoff National Champion in 2021 and 2022, while earning first-team All-SEC honors in 2023. The 6-foot-6, 310-pounder is a mauling in setting up Georgia’s rushing attack and does very well protecting quarterback Carson Beck too. His absence will be an adjustment for thee Bulldogs, especially with the Crimson Tide desiring to shut down Georgia’s run game and affect Beck.
Next week will be intriguing between Alabama and Georgia on Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
