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    Breaking: Georgia’s Former 4-Star Prospect Is Set To Retire Medically In A Heartbreaking Story

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    It’s always sad to see a player retire early from their career, and on Wednesday, a young Georgia Bulldog is expected to retire medically.

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    According to Jake Rowe from DwagsHQ, offensive lineman Kelton Smith is taking a medical disqualification and retiring from football.

    Smith stated, ” Details regarding the specific ailments Smith is dealing with are unavailable at this time, but per persons with knowledge of the situation, there are multiple issues.”

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    Smith is from Columbus, Georgia, and was a four-star recruit coming out of high school in 2023. According to 247sports.com, he was the eighth-ranked interior offensive lineman in the 2023 class and the 17th-best overall player in Georgia.

    The former Georgia native never played a snap last season for the Bulldogs. Sadly, Smith is the second Bulldog to retire this season due to medical reasons after tight end Pearce Spurlin stepped away due to a heart issue.

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    All Bulldog fans wish Smith all the best, and here are some of their reactions to the sad news.

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    Daniel Fisher is a sports writer for Gridiron Heroics covering the NFL and College Football. He has been covering the NFL and College Football for the past two years and with a focus on the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeyes.

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