Elite NFL Prospect's Injury Scare Has Georgia Football Fans Fuming at Clemson

The Georgia Bulldogs are looking great in the season opener as they end the third quarter 20-3 over the Clemson Tigers. However, midway through the third quarter, top NFL prospect and Georgia star, Mykel Williams, suffered an ankle injury scare.

Luckily, the injury didn't appear to be serious as Williams walked off the field. The Bulldogs star defensive lineman also wrapped up his ankle to play through the injury, according to the sideline broadcast on ABC.

But how the injury occurred has Georgia fans upset with Dabo Swinney and the Tigers. Clemson running back, Phil Mafah went to block the Bulldogs star. However, the block was a tad too low, which caused the injury.

Williams was rushing the Clemson quarterback, Cade Klubnik. Mafah launched his body at Williams but was a bit low. Mafah's helmet collided with Williams' left knee on the play. Fortunately, the injury wasn't nearly as bad as it could have been.

Many fans took to social media claiming the block that injured Williams was a cheap shot. They voiced their displeasure despite the injury being nothing more than a scare.

This guy just needed one word.

Solid breakdown of what transpired on the field.

Williams truly avoided what could have been a more serious situation.

Georgia fans hated Mafah's block.

Since the injury scare, Williams returned to the field to help the Bulldogs clinch  win over Clemson. Georgia's defense looked as good as ever while the Tigers appear to need some work to improve this season.

Williams is highly regarded as one of, if not, the top prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft. ESPN's college football analyst, Jordan Reid has the Georgia star as his No. 1 ranked player on his big board.

The Bulldogs' top defensive lineman is an athletic specimen with an uncanny ability to get to the quarterback off the edge. He's in his third year at Georgia and proved to be a difference-maker in his first two seasons.

At 6-5, 265 pounds, Williams uses his speed to beat out offensive tackles. Additionally, his arm length might be his most useful tool. The Bulldogs' star pass rusher uses his arm length smartly to beat his opponents.

Luckily he avoided a serious injury and we should expect to see Williams play all season. All eyes will be on him throughout the year as scouts in the NFL are drooling over the Georgia Bulldogs superstar pass rusher.

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