Sources: Georgia LB Nolan Smith (torn pec) out for season

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Nolan Smith, Georgia's leading pass-rusher this season, will miss the rest of the season due to a torn pectoral muscle.

Smith was hurt in the first half of the game against Florida and didn't come back.

Smith leads the team in tackles for loss and quarterback hurries.

Smith's season-ending injury was reported by On3 before anyone else.

There is a chance that Smith will be a first-round pick. According to sources, it is unclear if he will be ready to participate in the combine. Smith probably wouldn't have enough time to train for the combine because he wouldn't have recovered from the injury in time.

Smith is likely to work out for teams later in the draft process if he isn't able to perform at his best at the combine.

Georgia will have to find other ways to pressure Hooker, who has thrown for 2,338 yards with 21 touchdown and one interception. The Volunteers scored 49.4 points and had a total offense of 553 yards, which is second in the country.

Smith was praised by Kirby Smart last week.

Smart said that Nolan is a natural leader. Since I met him when he was in eighth grade, he's been like that. He has been a good leader. His leadership is more important than his ability. He holds people to a standard of the way they strike blocks, the way they close on counters, and the way they rush with effort. He's a core man.

The sophomore played well against Florida, finishing with 3 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss. After the Florida game, he said he was still dealing with his injury. Freshman Marvin Jones Jr., who had the flu last week, could get more playing time in Smith's place.

Georgia's defense is ranked second in the country in scoring, allowing only 10 points per game, but it has struggled to sack the quarterback. The return of Carter, who had been out with a knee injury, was a big reason why.

Smart said that he looked better than he thought. I hope we'll be able to have him running fast.