Mon Jan 27 21:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Georgia Bulldogs Tackle Monroe Freeling Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Spring Practice Status Uncertain
**ATHENS, GA** – Georgia Bulldogs offensive tackle Monroe Freeling has undergone shoulder surgery, jeopardizing his participation in spring practice, according to a report from DawgsHQ. The highly-touted 5-star recruit, who started the final five games of the 2024 season, will be limited in his activities and may miss spring drills entirely.
Freeling’s surgery leaves Georgia without any of its starting offensive line from the Notre Dame game in the spring. The other four starters have all moved on to the NFL. The injury-plagued offensive line already faced challenges in 2024, with Earnest Greene’s upper-body injury paving the way for Freeling’s starting role. Greene, too, is recovering from a shoulder injury.
Freeling’s absence opens the door for other linemen, including Bo Hughley, Jah Jackson, and Jamal Meriweather, to gain valuable experience. While Freeling is expected to be fully recovered for fall camp, his spring setback raises concerns for the Bulldogs’ offensive line development. This situation mirrors previous instances where Bulldogs, such as Brock Bowers and Nakobe Dean, missed spring practice due to shoulder surgeries.
Georgia has yet to announce the start date for spring practice or its annual G-Day scrimmage.
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