Georgia is currently without one of its most highly-touted 2017 signees. Dawgs247 has confirmed through sources close to the situation that freshman defensive back Deangelo Gibbs isn't with the team at the moment because he's being treated for a "medical issue."

The nature of that issue was not described or even hinted at. That same source told Dawgs247 that the Bulldogs are aiming to get Gibbs back as soon as possible.

After playing early in the season in the star/nickel role on Georgia's defense, Gibb's hasn't participated in five-straight games. When UGA made the trip to Georgia Tech in November, Gibbs was not with the team despite the lack of roster restriction.

He also didn't travel with the team to the SEC Championship game and wasn't present during the media-viewing period of Monday's practice.

The Grayson High School product enrolled early for the Bulldogs and went through spring practice with the team. At the time most considered him a legitimate contender to win the starting spot in that nickel role, replacing Maurice Smith. He was ranked as the No. 49 overall prospect and as the No. 4 safety in the nation according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. He was the No. 6 overall prospect in Georgia.

On the season he has played in six games and tallied three tackles and a quarterback hurry.

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