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Back in 2014, former Georgia defensive back Rico Johnson was told his football career was over. Johnson had experienced neurological symptoms and the Bulldogs determined it would be unsafe for him to play anymore.
“I’m thankful we caught this condition when we did,” said Georgia coach Mark Richt, via ajc.com in 2014. “Now we can help Rico transition to life after football. He will stay on scholarship through his graduation and we will assist him in finding employment through the P.O. (Paul Oliver) Network.”
Two years later, Johnson’s football career has a second life.
Congrats to @Ric_johnson7 on being cleared to play football again. That is wonderful news. https://t.co/VVMeBwl0QV$ pic.twitter.com/ZuvZBtjerX
— Radi Nabulsi (@RadiNabulsi) August 5, 2016
I wanna thank the man above and my family for sticking with me through this process it's been along one but it was worth it
— Rico Johnson (@Ric_johnson7) August 4, 2016
Happy to be 100% cleared to play the game I love the most ???
— Rico Johnson (@Ric_johnson7) August 4, 2016
During Johnson’s freshman campaign, he recorded four tackles as a reserve defensive back in his first four games. Originally a class of 2013 signee, Johnson was a three-star wide receiver coming out of Georgia Prep Sports Academy.
Former UGA DB/WR Rico Johnson hopes to play this season. Interest from Conference USA school, SWAC school and Ohio Valley Conference school.
— Marc Weiszer (@marcweiszer) August 5, 2016
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