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 for health reasons.Efford said he made the decision due to an accumulation of injuries during his career.
Georgia Tech senior linebacker Kyle Efford announced he is retiring from the sport due to an accumulation of injuries throughout his career. The linebacker, who led the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons, highlighted the toll his body has endured. Efford claimed that despite his love for the game, he reached a point where he needed to consider his future.
The 2023 season marked his third consecutive season with the most tackles, including 222 from 2023 to 2025. He recorded 81 tackles in 2023, becoming the first freshman to lead the team in tackles since 1999. A surgically repaired shoulder hampered Efford in this season, limiting him to three games and 27 tackles. He contributed 13 tackles in the team's 14-13 opening game against Colorado.
Efford was named a team captain in 2024 and again this season. Georgia Tech coach Brent Key expressed that while they will miss Efford's presence on the field, they recognize his invaluable leadership and presence beyond his playing days.
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