All great things must come to an end. Former Georgia Bulldogs star running back Sony Michel is retiring from football. Michel retires after having an incredible career at the University of Georgia and in the NFL.
Michel played at Georgia from 2014-2017. During his time with Georgia, Michel had 590 carries for 3,613 rushing yards and scored 29 total touchdowns. Only Nick Chubb and Herschel Walker have rushed for more yardage at Georgia than Sony Michel.
Michel won a SEC championship and came up with a game-winning touchdown against Oklahoma in the Rose Bowl in his final season with the Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately, Michel’s final career Georgia game was a defeat in the national championship against Alabama. However, Michel played outstanding against the Crimson Tide.
Two Super Bowl victories highlight Sony Michel’s NFL career. Michel had an all-time great postseason with the New England Patriots en route to his first Super Bowl. In the 2018 NFL postseason, Sony Michel set a rookie record with six postseason rushing touchdowns. He capped it off with the only touchdown in New England’s Super Bowl win over Los Angeles.
Later, he won another championship with the Los Angeles Rams. Michel finishes his five season NFL career with 779 carries for 3,243 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns.
Here’s how social media reacted as Sony Michel called it a career: