Maurice Smith will get his wish to play for Georgia.
Alabama defensive back Maurice Smith (21) is playfully interviewed by teammate linebacker Reggie Ragland (19) during the media day for the NCAA Cotton Bowl college football game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
The SEC on Friday afternoon stamped approval for the defensive back to join Georgia after granting the Alabama graduate transfer a waiver he had wanted for weeks.
Commissioner Greg Sankey made the final call after Alabama reversed course Wednesday and gave him a release. He is eligible to play this season.