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Georgia’s Thompson hospitalized early Thursday

Related Topics: Medical emergency, Liberty Bowl

Georgia defensive lineman Trenton Thompson was hospitalized early Thursday morning after police responded to a medical emergency, according to WSB-TV.

Thompson was released from the hospital and reportedly doing well.

Thompson was one of Georgia’s best defensive players during the 2016 season. He finished the year third on the team in total tackles with 56. Thompson tied for the team lead in sacks with five, which included recording three in Georgia’s 31-23 Liberty Bowl win over TCU. Thompson was named the Liberty Bowl MVP for his performance and figures to enter his junior season in 2017 as one of the SEC’s better defenders.