Akeem Dent Undergoes Surgery for Toe Injury

FOOTBALL

Senior inside linebacker Akeem Dent underwent surgery this morning for a toe injury suffered in an off-field accident last week.

The outpatient surgery on Dent’s left big toe was performed at St. Mary’s Hospital by orthopedic physician Dr. Joe Johnson, team foot and ankle specialist.

Recovery time from the surgery will be four to six weeks according to UGA Director of Sports Medicine Ron Courson.

Dent should be available for the SEC opener with South Carolina.