A decade later, Devon Gales reflects on hit vs Georgia that changed everything

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Former Southern University football player Devon Gales was paralyzed from the waist down after a spinal cord injury during a 2015 game against Georgia.

Nearly a decade later, Gales is set to graduate from the University of Georgia with a communications degree in December.

The Georgia and Southern communities, including former players and coaches, have rallied to support Gales and his family, helping to build them a custom, wheelchair-accessible home.

Despite being wheelchair-dependent, Gales maintains a positive outlook, works as a P.E. teacher and mentor, and aims to become a motivational speaker.

Devon Gales knew he wanted to play football for Southern University in his hometown of Baton Rouge, La. — just like his father Donny.

Devon’s uncles and aunts also gra