Breaking News: Georgia Bulldogs Head Coach Announces Departure of Six Players
Athens, GA – May 4, 2025 – In a major development that could reshape the Georgia Bulldogs’ roster ahead of the 2025 college football season, Head Coach Kirby Smart announced today the departure of six players from the team. The unexpected announcement came during a press conference at the Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, where Smart addressed media speculation regarding recent player absences from team workouts.
“This is never an easy part of the job,” Coach Smart stated. “We’ve had conversations with each of these young men, and ultimately, these decisions were made in the best interests of both the players and the program.”
The six players leaving the team include three offensive contributors and three on the defensive side, several of whom had seen significant playing time last season. While specific reasons for the departures vary, Smart confirmed that some players are entering the NCAA transfer portal, while others are stepping away from football entirely to pursue other opportunities.
Among the most notable names is junior wide receiver Jamal Harris, who led the Bulldogs in touchdown receptions last year. Harris reportedly entered the portal this morning and is expected to be a top target for several Power Five programs. Also departing is sophomore linebacker Marcus Tillman, who played a key role in Georgia’s SEC Championship campaign last season.
“Jamal and Marcus are incredibly talented young men,” said Smart. “We appreciate everything they’ve contributed to this program and wish them nothing but success moving forward.”
Sources close to the team suggest the departures may be linked to a combination of depth chart competition, NIL considerations, and academic priorities. The other four players have not yet publicly announced their next moves.
The news arrives just weeks before summer training camps are set to begin and could impact Georgia’s depth heading into the fall. However, Coach Smart remained optimistic.
“This program has always been about resilience and development,” he said. “We’ve got a talented group of returning players and some very hungry young guys ready to step up.”
Georgia fans and college football analysts alike will be closely watching the transfer market and potential roster changes in the coming days as the Bulldogs prepare to defend their SEC title and pursue another national championship run.
More updates will follow as details emerge.
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