Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford announces medical retirement from football
Efford said his body had taken too much damage to keep playing. Bleacher Report says he will remain with Georgia Tech as a captain and player-coach this season.
Georgia Tech football captain Kyle Efford announced on Tuesday, October 13, that he was medically retiring from the sport, ending his playing career after returning for the team's win over Duke. Efford said his body had taken more damage than he could continue to ignore and that he needed to consider his life ahead.
Efford's final game and role with Georgia Tech
Efford had undergone shoulder surgery and played in three games this season, WSB-TV reported. His final appearance was Georgia Tech's 28-25 win over Duke, in which he made six tackles, according to WSB-TV.
Bleacher Report, citing the team, reported that Efford would remain with Georgia Tech this season as a captain and player-coach. Coach Brent Key praised Efford's leadership and character, according to WSB-TV.
Sources and context
- Georgia Tech football captain Kyle Efford medically retiresWSB-TV (carried by Yahoo Sports)
- Georgia Tech's Kyle Efford Retires Due to Injuries, All-ACC LB Says He Gave 'Everything I Had in Me'Bleacher Report
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