Notre Dame: Jahmir Smith cites mental health in football exit

Why is Jahmir Smith leaving football behind? The former Notre Dame running back opened up about his decision to leave football on Wednesday

Earlier this week it was announced by Brian Kelly that running back Jahmir Smith was leaving the Notre Dame football program.  Now on Wednesday, Smith has released a statement that describes why he is exiting football.

Smith, who only saw game action this year in the opener against Duke, posted the following on Twitter this Wednesday:

Props to Smith for being open about why he’s choosing to leave football behind him and all the best as he works on his the mental health issues that he’s having.