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Kirby Smart hopes more freshmen soon breakthrough like Nitro Tuggle has for Georgia

Nitro Tuggle (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia wide receiver Nitro Tuggle (2) before Georgia's game against Clemson in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (Tony Walsh/UGAAA) (Tony Walsh/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)

ATHENS — Over the years, the freshman wall has often been mentioned as an idea as to why some young players struggle to play at a consistent level in their first season.

Wide receiver Nitro Tuggle seems to have cleared that wall.

Tuggle had 2 receptions for 25 yards in the win over Tennessee.

Those stats may seem meager but consider that Tuggle had played in only 3 games prior to Saturday and had just a single catch for 9 yards on the season.

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