Georgia OL Smith retiring for medical factors

• Heather Dinich, ESPN Senior Citizen WriterJul 16, 2024, 11:17 AM ET

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DALLAS– Georgia offensive lineman Kelton Smith Jr. will no longer play football due to the fact that of a pre-existing medical condition that he and his family, in addition to the sports medication staff at Georgia, have actually carefully monitored, the school revealed Tuesday.Smith Jr. will remain on scholarship, continue his studies at Georgia and add to the football team in a different capability, according to a press release.”This is never an easy shift for a player,

and we vow to stick with Kelton throughout this period and offer him the support he requires,”coach Kirby Smart stated in a ready statement.” It is difficult losing an individual of Kelton’s character, however we look forward to him remaining a part of our program.”Smith Jr., a redshirt freshman from Columbus

, Ga., was an ESPN four-star prospect out of Carver High School.Georgia likewise revealed that senior defensive back David Daniel-Sisavanh is no longer on the team since of an offense of team guidelines.