On Wednesday night it was announced that North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall would retire from the game of football for medical reasons. McCall hasn’t played in a game since Oct. 5 against Wake Forest. He left the game with a concussion after only throwing five passes, the Demon Deacons went on to win the game, 34-30.
Since that date, the Wolfpack have waited for McCall to get healthy and return to the team as the starter. 247Sports reported the news.
“Brain specialists, my family and I have come to the conclusion that it’s in my best interest to hang the cleats up,” McCall said.
“As I feel like my whole world is being taken from me, I feel some sense of contentment. Every time my feet hit the grass, I left every single ounce of myself on that field. I always played my hardest and to the best of my ability because I never knew what play would be my last. I have no regrets throughout my career and that is something I can be proud of. I want to use this time to show my appreciation to everyone who has been along for the ride. To my family, friends, teammates, fans and all the coaches who have poured into me over the years, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you all, none of this would have ever been possible.”
McCall transferred from Coastal Carolina over the offseason, where he played for five seasons. During that time he threw for 10,005 yards with 88 touchdowns to 14 interceptions. This season with the Wolfpack, McCall threw for 518 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions in four games.
I strongly doubt this is the last we hear from Grayson McCall. His strong passion for the game will likely lead him back to the game in some capacity.