Georgia Bulldogs running back Nate Frazier appears to be surprised his teammate Trevor Etienne is entering the 2025 NFL draft.
“No bro, how could you do this to me,” said Frazier in response to Etienne’s Instagram post. “You told me one more year man,” Frazier continued. “Go be great brudda (brother) love.”
Frazier wasn’t the only one caught off guard by Etienne’s decision. The initial indication, per reports in the media, was Etienne would return for his senior season. However, he declared for the draft right before the decision deadline.
Now, Frazier is in position to be Georgia’s lead back in 2025. Frazier and Cash Jones are returning for another season at UGA. The Bulldogs will lean heavily on Frazier, who led Georgia as a true freshman with 671 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
Etienne’s departure is a big loss for Georgia. Etienne ran for 609 rushing yards and nine touchdowns in his season at Georgia.
Georgia struggled to run the ball effectively in 2024. The Bulldogs finished second-to-last in the SEC rushing yards (124.4 yards per game). Things may not get better in 2025: UGA is losing four starting offensive linemen to the 2025 NFL draft.