Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Gabriel Harris plans to return for his senior season in Athens. Harris is coming off a strong 2025 season, but it was cut short due to a turf toe injury. Georgia failed to generate a sack against Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl with Harris out for the game.
His return provides a boost to Georgia’s 2026 defensive front, but his turf toe recovery will likely spill into the spring a bit. He was spotted on crutches at the Sugar Bowl.
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The 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive lineman posted career-best numbers in 2025. He had 26 tackles, 6 1/2 tackles for a loss, one sack and appeared in 13 games for Georgia. Harris also recorded two sacks, forced two fumbles and had 14 tackles in 2024.
Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) celebrates a sack during the first quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2025 SEC Championship game
Harris joins defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod in announcing his return to Georgia. The Bulldogs also retained inside linebacker Raylen Wilson for next season. Georgia should have a formidable defense again in 2026.
Defensive lineman Christen Miller entered the 2026 NFL draft, but Georgia could return Elijah Griffin, Joseph Jonah-Ajonye, Nnamdi Ogboko, Jordan Hall and more along the defensive front. Georgia went in the transfer portal to add Auburn outside linebacker Amaris Williams, a former five-star recruit, that should help Georgia’s pass rush.
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Gabe Harris announces his return
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