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Football: The NCAA's Medical Redshirt, Explained

With Georgia Tech's current situation regarding injuries, it's probably smart that we review what a medical redshirt is, and how a player can attain one.

Over the last several years, you've probably heard of some of Georgia Tech's players getting a "medical redshirt". You may not know what that means, or how it's obtained. With several injuries plaguing the team lately, let's look at what it means, how a player gets one, and who's eligible from the current team.

What is a medical redshirt?

A medical redshirt is given to an injured player who meets certain requirements, extending their eligibility for another year.