DALLAS — Georgia offensive lineman Kelton Smith Jr. will no longer participate in football due to a pre-existing medical condition that he, his family, and Georgia’s sports medicine staff have been closely monitoring, the school announced on Tuesday.
Smith Jr. will retain his scholarship, continue his education at Georgia, and contribute to the football team in a different role, according to a news release.
“This is never an easy transition for a player, and we vow to stick with Kelton during this period and provide him the support he needs,” said coach Kirby Smart in a prepared statement. “It is tough losing a person of Kelton’s character, but we look forward to him staying a part of our program.”
Smith Jr., a redshirt freshman from Columbus, Ga., was an ESPN four-star recruit from Carver High School.
Additionally, Georgia announced that senior defensive back David Daniel-Sisavanh is no longer on the team due to a violation of team rules.
