Georgia tight end Arik Gilbert makes trip to Missouri, not dressed out

Since transferring to Georgia, tight end Arik Gilbert has not been able to make an impact. While there are plenty of other threats at the position for the Bulldogs, having a five-star talent out there would never hurt. But that day will not be on Saturday, with a game against Missouri on the schedule.

Gilbert has made the trip to Columbia but is not dressed out according to Seth Emerson of The Athletic. This will mark the third consecutive game where Gilbert has not seen the field for Georgia after appearing in the first two of the season.

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Luckily, Brock Bowers and Darnell Washington will still be available for the Bulldogs. There will be a time when Gilbert can get into the mix himself at tight end but will have to wait at least another week.

Gilbert has only stepped on the field against Oregon and Samford this year, playing in reserve. He has not recorded a stat while in Athens. Eventually, Gilbert will get his full chance with the Bulldogs.

Kirby Smart updates status of Arik Gilbert midweek

Kirby Smart provided an update on Gilbert during Wednesday’s SEC coaches teleconference. He says the tight end has been in practice this season and “continues to do that.” Gilbert will be considered day-to-day as Smart hopes he can contribute in some fashion down the line.

“AG has been practicing with us and continues to do that,” Smart said. “He’ll be day-to-day each day and hopefully he can help us this year.”

Smart has consistently been asked about Gilbert this season but not much progress has been made on a weekly basis. Now, there is hope he can continue to make an impact to the squad, adding to what is already an impressive Georgia offense.

Gilbert joined the Georgia program from LSU, being one of the highest regarded transfers at the time. The same was true as a recruit, being ranked a five-star prospect by the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting services. No other tight end was ranked higher in the 2020 class.