Athens - Georgia offensive tackle Trinton Sturdivant will undergo reconstructive surgery on his injured left knee and will be out for the season, coach Mark Richt confirmed Tuesday morning in a statement released through the sports communications office.

Sturdivant, considered Georgia's best lineman, injured the knee midway through the top-ranked Bulldogs' first full-squad scrimmage of the preseason Monday afternoon at Sanford Stadium.

Sturdivant (6-5, 293) started every game as a true freshman last season. The date for his surgery has not been set.