Oklahoma has lost one of its star pass-catchers.
Junior tight end Grant Calcaterra has missed the last five games, and he has finally revealed why: The southern California native suffered a concussion, which ultimately ended his football career after advice from Oklahoma Medical professionals and other specialists around the country.
To everybody who's been a part of my football journey, Thank You.
Philippians 1:6 pic.twitter.com/OmOlUsLiMV
— Grant Calcaterra (@grcalcaterra) November 22, 2019
“Over a month ago, I received a concussion in practice,” Calcaterra said in an emotional video on Twitter. “What most of you may not know, is that I have had my fair share of concussions in my career. Ultimately, I came to the conclusion that it would best for me to step away from the game.”
“Football has been the biggest thrill in my life and it kills me to know it’s over.”
Calcaterra was on the same path as his predecessor Mark Andrews. After doubling his production from freshman to sophomore seasons, he got off to a slow start in the 2019 season prior to his concussion, only catching five passes for 79 yards.
In his Oklahoma career, Calcaterra finishes with 637 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. His career includes memorable moments like the two touchdowns against Texas in the 2018 Big 12 Championship or the finger-tip catch against TCU in 2017.
The southern California native announced that he will be graduating from the University of Oklahoma in May and will move back home. Calcaterra says that he will graduate with a degree in communications and a minor in health and exercise science.
Instead, he’ll be right back in the fire as he announced he will become a fire fighter.
Lee Morris, Austin Stogner and the two H-backs (Jeremiah Hall, Brayden Willis) have moved into Calcaterra’s role since the concussion in early October.
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