Georgia RB elected into College Football Hall of Fame
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Former Georgia running back Garrison Hearst has been inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class. Hearst, recognized as one of Georgia's all-time greats, amassed 3,232 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns during his college career from 1990 to 1992. In his standout 1992 season, he received the Doak Walker Award, was named SEC Player of the Year, and was a unanimous All-American.
Hearst was selected by the Phoenix (now Arizona) Cardinals as the third overall pick in the 1993 NFL Draft. His NFL career included two Pro Bowl selections and a 2001 Comeback Player of the Year award, with career totals of 7,966 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns.
This marks the first Georgia player induction into the Hall of Fame since Champ Bailey in 2022. The formal induction ceremony is set for December 8, 2026, at the Bellagio Resort & Casino in
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