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Mbakwe Injured After Frightening Collision on Field
13 Sep
Summary
- Jaylen Mbakwe suffered a scary collision during a football game.
- The player's head hit a teammate's knee while making a tackle.
- Mbakwe was immediately immobilized and taken to the hospital.
Georgia Tech defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe sustained a significant injury during the Yellow Jackets' college football game against Tennessee this past Saturday. The sophomore cornerback was carted off the field after a frightening collision that occurred in the third quarter. Mbakwe's head made contact with teammate Jordan Walker's knee while attempting a tackle.
Medical personnel promptly attended to Mbakwe, immobilizing him before he was transported off the field on a stretcher. Head coach Brent Key was visibly concerned, holding Mbakwe's hand before his departure. He was taken to a local hospital for further medical evaluations, though the official extent of his injuries has not yet been released.
