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Nick Chubb wins Atlanta Sports Awards Collegiate Athlete of the Year

November 26, 2016, Athens: Georgia tailback Nick Chubb breaks free for a touchdown and a 24-14 lead over Georgia Tech during the third quarter in a NCAA college football rivalry game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
November 26, 2016, Athens: Georgia tailback Nick Chubb breaks free for a touchdown and a 24-14 lead over Georgia Tech during the third quarter in a NCAA college football rivalry game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com
By Tyler Duke
July 14, 2017

University of Georgia running back Nick Chubb won the Collegiate Athlete of the Year award at the Atlanta Sports Awards ceremony Thursday night.

The other two nominees, swimmer Olivia Smoliga and track and field athlete Keturah Orji, also represented UGA.

Former UGA running back Herschel Walker presented the award.

Chubb will enter his senior season as the second all-time leading rusher for the Bulldogs behind Walker.

“I want to thank my teammates and coaches for helping me on and off the field,” Chubb said in his speech. “And thanks again for all the recognition on a wonderful night in Atlanta.”

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