Longtime College Football Quarterback Is Retiring At 25

For the second time in the past 24 hours, a well-respected athlete has retired from playing football for medical reasons. 

On Tuesday night, former Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy announced his retirement with a heartfelt statement on social media. His decision wasn't a secret leading up to the NFL Draft, according to a report from Jordan Schultz. 

Fast forward to this Wednesday afternoon, and Cameron Rising has announced his retirement at the age of 25. 

Rising wasn't listed on Utah's roster earlier this year, an indication that his future was up in the air. What fans didn't realize was that he was receiving medical opinions on his injured throwing hand.   

"Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I've been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football," Rising said. "I'll be obtaining a 3rd medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love.

"My why has always been my family. I always thought of my teammates as my brothers and always will. Thank you guys for always pushing me to improve and just making this game enjoyable. Thank you to the coaches for guiding me in the right direction to become a better man and football player. Coach Ludwig, thank you for turning me into a football nerd and showing me the correct way to respect the game. Lastly, thank you to all the fans and everyone that supported me throughout my career. You all made the moments special."