After battling to get on the field throughout the season’s first five weeks, Georgia is shutting down inside linebacker Reggie Carter for the rest of the year, Dawgs head coach Mark Richt confirmed Sunday evening.
Carter fought shoulder problems throughout the year, and saw action in only one of Georgia’s first five games. A junior, Carter will be eligible for a medical redshirt.
The Snellville, Ga., native recorded 28 tackles in 12 appearances in 2014 and eight tackles in eight appearances as a freshman in 2013. UAB transfer Jake Ganus started in the spot many pegged to Carter before injure ruptured his season.
Mark Richt confirms what we reported earlier today. #UGA LB Reggie Carter will miss rest of season after shoulder surgery @Dawgs247
— Jake Rowe (@JakeMRowe) October 4, 2015
Carter totaled two stops in one appearance this season.