Smith had a career-high seven tackles and an interception in Georgia’s 33-18 win over Alabama in the CFP Championship Game last Monday, along with a pivotal third down PBU as the Bulldogs’ defense dominated the game. The rising fifth-year senior became a part of Georgia folklore with a 74-yard Pick-6 in the win over Clemson, providing the only touchdown and launching the Bulldogs on their first national championship run since 1980. Smith also threw a key block on Kelee Ringo’s game-clinching 79-yard interception return for a touchdown. The news of Smith’s return will be music to Kirby Smart’s ears as Georgia will suffer heavy attrition off its championship defensive unit. Linebacker Robert Beal, Jr. is also a potential returnee because he took a redshirt season and also has that bonus Covid-19 year.

Source: The Nation January 14, 2022 21:33 UTC