India, Sept. 13 -- Georgia Tech defensive back Jaylen Mbakwe was carted off the field after suffering a frightening collision during the Yellow Jackets' college football game against Tennessee on Saturday.

The sophomore cornerback remained on the turf for several minutes. His head struck teammate Jordan Walker's knee while attempting a tackle in the third quarter.

Medical personnel quickly attended to Mbakwe. He was immediately immobilized and transported off the field on a stretcher. Georgia Tech players gathered around him in prayer. Head coach Brent Key held his hand before the defensive back was taken away.

ESPN sideline reporter Stormy Buonantony later reported that Mbakwe was being transported to a local hospital for further test...