Chris Hagan of WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge, La. is reporting that Southern wide receiver Devon Gales, according to his sources, has use of his arms, is in good spirits, and is laughing after a "spinal injury" he suffered in Saturday's game against Georgia.

The play occured late in the third quarter when the Jaguars were returning a kickoff. Gales was attempting to block for the return when he collided with a Bulldog player head first and collapsed to the ground. He was attended to by medical staff before being taken from the field on a stretcher.

Hagan is also reporting that Gales will undergo surgery and that his family would be flying into Athens to be there for it.

Prayers up for #Southern WR Devon Gales. Being told his family is flying into Athens and will be with him for spinal surgery in the morning. — Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganTV) September 27, 2015





Multiple sources also say Gales is in good spirits, laughing. Has ability to use arms and hands, able to scratch his head. — Chris Hagan (@ChrisHaganTV) September 27, 2015



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