Georgia Tech's Jaylen Mbakwe released from hospital and 'fine and feeling well' after being stretchered off field in loss to Tennessee
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Key Points:
- Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe was stretchered off and taken to Grady Hospital after a collision with teammate Jordan Walker during their loss to Tennessee, but he later reported he was "fine and feeling well."
- Mbakwe's head hit Walker's knee in the third quarter; Walker was also injured and carried off the field with an apparent knee injury.
- Georgia Tech confirmed Mbakwe was released from the hospital after overnight evaluation.
- Mbakwe transferred to Georgia Tech this offseason after two seasons at Alabama, where he was a top-ranked recruit in the 2024 class.
- The 45-24 loss to Tennessee dropped Georgia Tech to 0-2, with concerns about their defense allowing 299 rushing yards and two turnovers, following a narrow Week 1 loss to Colorado.
