Georgia head coach Kirby Smart on Monday announced that wide receiver Kearis Jackson will miss three to four weeks after the redshirt freshman suffered “a couple different breaks” in his hand and wrist area during Saturday’s season-opening win at Vanderbilt.
Making his first career start, Jackson had two catches for 31 yards in the 30-6 win, with the injury occurring after the second catch. With a little more than 10 minutes to play, Jackson caught a 32-yard pass at the Commodores’ 5-yard line, but took a hard hit to his right hand and fumbled.
Smart told reporters that Jackson’s hand would be taped “in a club” as soon as he can get out onto the field for practice. Smart added that Jackson will be week-to-week once he gets back on the field.
Junior Demetris Robertson and freshman Dominick Blaylock also played in the slot Saturday and are expected to get more chances in Jackson’s absence. Robertson led the Bulldogs with three catches on Saturday.
Georgia plays host to Murray State and Arkansas State in back-to-back weekends before hosting No. 9 Notre Dame on Sept. 2.
