Report: Georgia increased Todd Gurley's insurance policy before he was injured

Georgia increased the insurance policy belonging to running back Todd Gurley in the past two weeks, according to a report by ESPN.

The policy was upped to $10 million — $5 million for total disability if Gurley was injured and never played again, and $5 million in loss of value insurance if he slipped in the NFL draft. Gurley’s previous policy, which was written by International Specialty Insurance, had $5 million in total disability and $2.5 million in loss of value insurance.

The timing couldn’t have been better after Gurley suffered a torn ACL during last weekend’s game against Auburn and will miss the rest of the season. Gurley had missed the previous four games while serving a suspension for taking money for signing memorabilia.

According to ESPN, Georgia paid in between $50,000 and $60,000 for the policy, which is allowed by the NCAA. Gurley could collect on the policy if he falls out of the first round or if he fails to be drafted.

For more Georgia news, visit UGASports.com.

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