The first hurdle between Deangelo Gibbs and his return to the football field has been cleared. According to the University of Georgia's registrar's office, Gibbs is enrolled in summer classes. The news was first reported by Jason Butt of the Macon Telegraph.

The sophomore defensive back had shoulder surgery this offseason and did not enroll in classes for spring semester. Because of that, he wasn't able to partake in team activities, spring practice, or winter workouts. He was, however, able to rehab his injury with Georgia's training staff. Now that he's enrolled, he can workout with the team this summer.

Gibbs' situation is a bit bizarre considering how his freshman season ended. After playing sparingly and traveling with the team through the Florida game, Gibbs did not make trips to Georgia Tech, the SEC Championship game, the Rose Bowl, or the National Championship game. Prior to the Rose Bowl, he was still practicing with the team but was working with the scout team. He was not with the team during preparations for the National Championship game.

He also didn't appear in a game, home or away, after the Florida game.

The Grayson High School product saw his most extensive action in the first game of his UGA career against Appalachian State. He had a pair of tackles in that game while playing meaningful snaps at the STAR/nickel position. After not playing in the next two games against Notre Dame or Samford, Gibbs went on to appear in the next five in a row. He recorded one tackle in those five games and it came against Mississippi State.

He has been a household name in recruiting since he was in the eighth grade and began his career at Peachtree Ridge High School. After three years with the Lions, he transferred to Grayson and helped the Rams win a GHSA State Championship in the AAAAAA division. 247Sports thought quite highly of the 6-foot-1 210 pound Under Armour All American by the end of his high school season.

Gibbs is a special talent. He can do about anything you want on the football field from an athletic standpoint. He is best at wide receiver entering his junior season, but cornerback or safety may be where he ends up down the road. He is very fluid and he can really run with the best as a defensive back. His ball skills, body control, and speed are strengths on either side of the ball. Just a natural star.

Georgia signed Gibbs as a part of its 2017 class that ranked third nationally per the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. He was seen as the nation's No. 49 overall prospect and No. 4 safety. He was the No. 6 overall prospect in Georgia.