Jaylend Ratliffe Present health and status

[GTech63]

IDRC seeing anything about him recently? Is he still working with team? Is there any hope he will be able to play again?

 

[SteamWhistle]

He was at every game this season standing right next to CPJ or Tevin Washington.

 

[Lawyer mark]

I think he went on a medical scholarship and I don't think you can come back after going on medical. Hope he stays with the team and earns a degree.

 

[deeeznutz]

He was at every game this season standing right next to CPJ or Tevin Washington.

Yeah I expect him to go the coaching route...he's already got a head start now working with the coaches while still in school. By the time he becomes a GA, he'll already be experienced in coaching.

 

[iceeater1969]

Imo, we started improved recruiting with his commitment to gt. When coach and gt stood by him after his accident, the improvement only accelerated. His continued involvement is also a part of why we are finishing strong in this year's recruiting class.
Thanks J Rat.

 

[cuttysark]

Now here is a kid who didn't pout when he found out he could not play football for GT and bolt to the FCS or some JC. Or even QUIT football altogether. Just like Marcus Allen who stayed and contributed when he was put on the field.

It's players like THIS we should all be focused on as they represent the TEAM FIRST!!!

A First Class kid becoming the best TEAMMATE he can be!

 

[swampsting]

Wonder if he can run some scout team stuff in non contact drills.

 

[Foxyg]

For everyone involved, I really hope he gets his degree and stays involved in the program.

 

[JacketFromUGA]

Now here is a kid who didn't pout when he found out he could not play football for GT and bolt to the FCS or some JC. Or even QUIT football altogether. Just like Marcus Allen who stayed and contributed when he was put on the field.

It's players like THIS we should all be focused on as they represent the TEAM FIRST!!!

A First Class kid becoming the best TEAMMATE he can be!

I mean yea but he's a bit different with a couple doctors saying "Hey you can't play football because one hit that used to just not feel that great will literally kill you now" instead of you know "this kid is currently better than you"

 

[GTech63]

Thanks for update. I hope he continues with the program and becomes a great coach. He has the character to be a great coach, not just on the football field, but on the field of life.

 

[stech81]

In his senior year I hope they Introduce him on the field with the rest of the senior class .

 

[stylee]

Now here is a kid who didn't pout when he found out he could not play football for GT and bolt to the FCS or some JC. Or even QUIT football altogether. Just like Marcus Allen who stayed and contributed when he was put on the field.

It's players like THIS we should all be focused on as they represent the TEAM FIRST!!!

A First Class kid becoming the best TEAMMATE he can be!

Yes, Marcus Allen is a great example. A guy who probably could have had a splashier career if he had been at a single position the whole time, but willingly jumped into every role we needed him to

 

[Whiskey_Clear]

MA is one of my favorite unsung heroes.

 

[Lee34102]

Class act kudos for both sides...

 

[GoodBuzz]

Thanks for the question and the update. I was just thinking about him this past week and wondering.

 

[Skeptic]

Now here is a kid who didn't pout when he found out he could not play football for GT and bolt to the FCS or some JC. Or even QUIT football altogether. Just like Marcus Allen who stayed and contributed when he was put on the field.

It's players like THIS we should all be focused on as they represent the TEAM FIRST!!!

A First Class kid becoming the best TEAMMATE he can be!

Nobody anywhere was ever going to allow him on their ball field no matter how much he might have or have not pouted with the possible exception of a ceremonial coin toss. There still seems to persist this notion that it was but a bump on the head.