On limiting Auburn’s opportunities…

“Auburn is a good team too. They are going to get plays. They game plan like we game plan. They are going to get some here and there too. Coach Smart tries to change some things up and fix some things up, so they do not get yardage, but Auburn is a real good team too.”

On the Kentucky game last year and the physicality that they bring…

“The whole Kentucky team is a very strong team. They are strong up front. They have a good run game. (Chris) Rodriguez is a very strong back. He runs very hard. He refuses to go down, so it is definitely a challenge, but it is a challenge that we are looking forward to.”

On the adjustment after Chris Smith was injured…

“It was unfortunate that Chris went down from the game, but we prepare for everything in practice. Everybody gets reps to make sure that everyone is locked in just in case a guy gets hurt. Give credit to Dan (Jackson) for coming in when he did and keying in and making the calls.”

On his rise to the defensive rotation…

“In terms of my rise, I would say this spring is when I felt like I had the best opportunity. Ever since I got here, I have been wanting to contribute, but I would say this spring.”

On his process of deciding to come to Georgia…

“Coming out of high school, I had a really good senior season. Before that, I did not really get many looks or offers. I had some smaller offers my senior year from schools like Mercer and Air Force. They came late. I reached out to Coach (Charlton) Warren, and he offered me a preferred walk-on spot here, and UGA is where I have always wanted to come, so I could not pass that up.”

On the blocked punt against Arkansas…

“It was something that we worked on all week during practice. I feel like that is what really led us to be able to block that punt. We had two shots at it, really, but we were able to execute on the second try, thankfully.”