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Mel Tucker envisions ‘a strong rotation up front’ but John Atkins sidelined by hyperextended knee

Nose guard John Atkins is sidelined by a hyperextended knee but didn’t have any ligament damage, Smart said Saturday before the Bulldogs held their sixth practice.

Georgia defensive lineman John Atkins (97) during the Bulldogs' session on the Woodruff Practice Fields on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015, in Athens, Ga. (Steve Colquitt/UGA Sports Communications)

“We think he’ll be fine, he’ll be back, but he’s out for a little while,” Smart said. “That’s tough at a position we’re kind of already thin at, but the three freshmen are chugging along, getting more reps. It allows them to get reps.