College quarterback diagnosed with COVID-related heart condition

A Georgia State freshman QB has developed a heart condition related to COVID-19.

As the push continues to play college football, a reality check comes from Georgia State.

Quarterback Mikele Colasurdo has been diagnosed with a heart condition as a result of a case of COVID-19 it was announced Thursday. Colasurdo will miss the season.

Colasurdo won the 2019-2020 South Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year in football after he led Chapman High School to a 15-0 record and the state championship in Class AAA. Colasurdo accounted for 51 touchdowns, 36 passing and 15 rushing, as a senior and threw for more than 3,000 yards.

Per AJC.com:

Georgia State officials said they could not comment on an individual athlete’s health in providing this statement: “Georgia State Athletics works with its medical partners to provide the best possible care to its student-athletes. The GSU medical staff regularly reviews the latest information and recommendations about SARS-CoV-2 infection in athletes, including information about cardiac concerns, and implements all relevant evaluation and treatment protocols.

“We believe these protocols are what will keep us safe this season.”