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Georgia Tech star linebacker Kyle Efford announces retirement from football

Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford has decided to end his playing career due to injuries, leaving the Yellow Jackets without their defensive anchor for the remainder of the 2026 college campaign. Efford departs with a career total of 250 tackles along with 6.5 sacks, having led the team in tackles for three consecutive seasons.

In a statement provided through Fletcher Page, the retiring star expressed peace with his decision and confidence that he left everything on the field.

Efford accumulated 27 tackles and one sack during the current campaign prior to his retirement. The team sits at 2-3 overall following a 28-25 victory against Duke and prepares to visit Virginia Tech in Blacksburg this weekend.

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