According to an Athens, Ga. police report, Georgia defensive tackle Trenton Thompson had to be taken to the hospital on Wednesday evening after Thompson was found incoherently wandering in a roadway.
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Here is part of the police report on #UGA's Trenton Thompson who is withdrawing from classes for this semester pic.twitter.com/pdA5AhCqWn
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Thompson was later released from the hospital on Thursday morning, and the University of Georgia Athletics Association has since released a statement, saying that Thompson is experiencing a medical issue and that he has withdrawn from classes for the semester.
"Based upon recent events, Trenton Thompson's family has authorized UGAAA to release the following information. Trenton has been dealing with a significant medical issue which required emergency hospitalization and extended hospital stay. Trenton was recently discharged from the hospital and remains under close medical care. With respect to last night's incident, the physical appearance and behavior described in the UGA PD report is solely related to an adverse reaction to medications prescribed specifically for his medical condition. The adverse reaction required emergency transport to Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center where he was treated and released. Toxicology tests performed at the hospital were negative for OxyContin. We cannot release any further information at this time due to federal privacy laws. Due to the medical issues, Trenton is withdrawing from classes this semester, and his family requests privacy during this time."
Thompson is one of the top defensive players for the Bulldogs, as he was the team's third-leading tackler with 56 total tackles in 2016. The sophomore defensive tackle also 9.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks on the season.
Thompson, a former five-star, was the No. 1 overall recruit of the 2015 class.
We will update this story as more news on Thompson is made available.
