Kirby Smart: Georgia football could get key receiver back in the rotation

ATHENS — The Georgia pass game could take another step forward on Saturday if Kearis Jackson is back in action at receiver.

Coach Kirby Smart indicated on Wednesday that Jackson, who underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this summer, could be ready to play receiver in the 7 p.m. game on Saturday at Sanford Stadium against South Carolina.

“He’s working hard and he’s been much improved this week,” Smart said. “We think he has a good chance of helping us this week, so we’re certainly hopeful he can.”

Jackson, who led UGA in receptions last season, has limited his action to punt returns while ensuring a complete recovery and confidence in the knee that was worked on.

The Bulldogs are also missing receivers George Pickens and Dominick Blaylock, both recovering from ACL surgeries, and tight end Darnell Washington.

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