ATHENS — Georgia wide receiver Talyn Taylor will need surgery after sustaining an upper-body injury at practice on Thursday, per the University of Georgia.

Per a team spokesperson, there is no definitive timetable for his recovery but he is expected to make a full recovery.

Taylor was a 5-star wide receiver in Georgia’s 2025 signing class. He is from Geneva, Illinois.

He had two receptions for 28 yards in four games this season. Taylor did have a tough drop in the loss against Alabama.

Afterward, Kirby Smart shared his belief that Taylor would bounce back

“Talyn’s deal was tough, but Talyn will grow from it,” Smart said. “He’s a tough, competitive kid, he practices his butt off. People don’t give him enough credit for, he’s changed our punt team in terms of, he’s replaced an Arian and a Dom as a gunner and been really elite. Every time we’ve called his number, he’s answered it. He’s going to continue to do that. I mean, the guy’s a worker. I told him that, look, we’re going to come back at you and continue to use you, and just keep getting better. That’s all you can do, keep getting better.”

Taylor was one of seven Georgia wide receivers to play against Alabama, though he was only on the field for two snaps. With Taylor sidelined, look for Sacovie White-Helton to see a possible uptick in snaps from Taylor.

Colbie Young, Zachariah Branch and London Humphreys led the team in snaps against Alabama. Behind them were Dillon Bell and Noah Thomas. Those were the only five receivers to play more than 10 snaps in the loss to the Crimson Tide.

Taylor’s injury comes at a point in the season where he could still redshirt if he were to miss enough time. Taylor has played in four games to this point, while also being a factor on special teams.

As for the gunner position where Taylor plays, look for Georgia to turn to London Humphreys and KJ Bolden.

Taylor is one of five wide receivers Georgia signed in the 2025 signing class. Thomas Blackshear is also listed as out on the SEC availability report.

Freshman tight end Ethan Barbour suffered a significant ankle injury against Austin Peay that will sideline him for the foreseeable future.

Georgia takes on Kentucky this weekend in a game that is set for noon ET.

Georgia football injury report against Kentucky