Georgia football's best transfer out for 2026 season with torn ACL

TL;DR

Georgia Bulldogs edge rusher Amaris Williams suffered a torn ACL, likely sidelining him for the entire 2026 season. The injury occurred during a spring practice just before the team's annual spring game.

Key points

Amaris Williams suffered a torn ACL injury
Injury likely sidelines him for the 2026 season
Williams was a top defensive lineman transfer
He had shown potential as a pass rusher at Auburn
Georgia's pass rush was inconsistent last season

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The Georgia Bulldogs received some devastating injury news just days before their annual spring game. Auburn Tigers edge rusher transfer Amaris Williams suffered a torn ACL, making him likely to miss the rest of the season, according to Graham Coffey. Williams injured it in one of Georgia's final spring practices of the year on Tuesday.

Williams was ranked as the No. 6 defensive lineman transfer from this past offseason. The junior edge rusher was a five-star prospect from the class of 2024.

At Auburn, Williams showed bursts of being an elite pass rusher, but didn't put everything together. He had 20 combined tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks through his two seasons at Auburn.

He was expected to be the pièce de résistance for a Georgia Bulldogs pass rush that was inconsistent last season. Through the first eight games, the Bulldogs had just eight sacks, but from the Mississippi State matchup onward, they had 12 sacks. Georgia's 20 sacks finished last in the SEC.

AUBURN, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 01: Defensive end Amaris Williams #10 of the Auburn Tigers reacts after a big play during the second half of their game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Jordan-Hare Stadium on November 01, 2025 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Michael Chang/Getty Images)

Q&A

What happened to Amaris Williams during spring practice?

Amaris Williams suffered a torn ACL during one of Georgia's final spring practices, which will likely keep him out for the entire 2026 season.

How was Amaris Williams performing before his injury?

Before his injury, Amaris Williams was ranked as the No. 6 defensive lineman transfer and had shown potential as an elite pass rusher at Auburn.

What impact will Amaris Williams' injury have on Georgia's defense?

Williams was expected to significantly improve Georgia's pass rush, which struggled last season, and his absence may hinder their defensive performance.