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Georgia Tech Senior Linebacker Kyle Efford Retires Due to Accumulation of Injuries in His Career
- On Tuesday, Georgia Tech star linebacker Kyle Efford announced his retirement from football due to accumulated injuries, though he will remain with the Yellow Jackets as a captain and player-coach for the remainder of the 2026 season.
- Efford concludes his Georgia Tech career with 250 tackles, becoming the first Yellow Jackets player in 24 years to lead the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons from 2023 to 2025.
- Limited to 169 defensive snaps across three games this season, Efford recorded 27 tackles and a sack before retiring, having struggled with a shoulder injury sustained during the Week 2 overtime win against Tennessee.
- Head coach Brent Key praised Efford's leadership, stating, "He's not just one of the best linebackers to ever wear the White & Gold, but even more importantly, he's one of the best teammates and leaders."
- Georgia Tech continues its season Saturday against the Virginia Tech Hokies in Blacksburg, where young linebackers E.J. Lightsey and Braylon Outlaw must now anchor the middle of the defense.
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Georgia Tech senior linebacker Kyle Efford retires due to accumulation of injuries in his career
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech senior linebacker Kyle Efford, the first player in 24 years to lead the team in tackles in three consecutive seasons, announced Tuesday he is retiring
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Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires due to ...
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Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford announces medical retirement from football: 'Nothing left in the tank'
Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford announced his medical retirement from college football but will remain as a captain and player-coach for the 2026 season.
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Georgia Tech captain Kyle Efford medically retires due to injuries - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 13 (Field Level Media) - Georgia Tech captain and All-ACC linebacker Kyle Efford retired from football on Tuesday due to an accumulation of injuries. "This isn't how I imagined my football career coming to an end, but I am at [...]
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