Nate Frazier is seeking to make the most of his 2026 season as No. 3 Georgia's top returning rusher
Frazier led Georgia with 947 rushing yards last season and has added pass-catching work as coach Kirby Smart calls him the room’s leader.
- Georgia running back Nate Frazier leads the Bulldogs' ground game as the team prepares for Saturday's season opener against Tennessee State. He aims to capitalize on momentum from a strong 2025 finish.
- Frazier narrowly missed 1,000 rushing yards last season, finishing with 947 yards and six touchdowns. He demonstrated star potential rushing for 181 yards on 12 carries in a 2025 win at Mississippi State, the most for a Georgia back since 2018.
- Coach Kirby Smart noted Frazier's improved pass protection and receiving, describing him as a 'weapon catching the ball out of the backfield.' Georgia linebacker Justin Williams said Frazier has 'always been that twitchy guy' who now takes extra steps after practice.
- Frazier has assumed a leadership role alongside juniors Chauncey Bowens, Bo Walker, and Dwight Phillips Jr. The offense also returns quarterback Gunner Stockton and tight end Lawson Luckie, positioning Georgia with substantial returning talent.
- Despite having two years of eligibility remaining, Frazier feels time pressure to establish his legacy. On Monday, he proclaimed 'I don't want to leave this place, bro!' reflecting his determination to join Georgia greats like Nick Chubb, Sony Michel, and Todd Gurley.
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Nate Frazier seeks to make most of his 2026 season as No. 3 Georgia's top returning rusher
Georgia running back Nate Frazier feels his college career is passing too quickly as he prepares for the start of his junior season. Frazier and No. 3 Georgia open against Tennessee State on Saturday. Frazier says he is determined to…
Nate Frazier is seeking to make the most of his 2026 season as No. 3 Georgia’s top returning rusher
Even though junior Nate Frazier has two years of eligibility remaining, he already feels time passing too quickly as he seeks to claim his place on No. 3 Georgia's rich legacy of running backs.
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Nate Frazier is seeking to make the most of his 2026 season as No. 3 Georgia's top returning rusher
Georgia running back Nate Frazier feels his college career is passing too quickly as he prepares for the start of his junior season.
Nate Frazier touches on what makes Nick Chubb so important to Georgia history
#cfb #georgia #football #georgiabulldogs #runningback Georgia running back Nate Frazier speaks to reporters and makes them laugh in his game week press conference before the opener against Tennessee State. 0:00- How did his dog do during fall camp? 0:47- On building off momentum this offseason 1:38- Where his work ethic comes from 3:30- On Chauncey Bowens changing his jersey number 4:00- What this year’s team and coaching staff means to him 5:05…
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