Grayson McCall: NC State quarterback retires from football after suffering concussion he ‘can’t come back from’

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North Carolina State University quarterback Grayson McCall has retired from football after suffering a concussion he “can’t come back from,” the 23-year-old announced Wednesday.

The senior was taken off the field during the Wolfpack’s game against Wake Forest on Oct. 5 after suffering a blow to the head. He has not played since the injury.

McCall said on his Instagram account: “As you all know, I have suffered from injuries throughout my career, but this is an injury that I cannot come back from.” mail. “I’ve done everything I can to keep going, but this is where the good Lord called me to serve in a different place. My brain specialists, my family, and I have come to the conclusion that it is in my best interest to hang up the cleats.”

McCall has a history of concussions. He struggled while at Coastal Carolina last season which ended his year.

The three-time Sun Belt Player of the Year transferred to NC State from Coastal Carolina before the season and threw for 518 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions for the Wolfpack.

“While I feel like my whole world has been taken away from me, I do feel some satisfaction,” McCall continued on Wednesday. “Every time my feet touch the grass, I leave every ounce of myself on that court. I have always played as hard as I could and to the best of my ability because I never knew which match would be my last. I have no regrets throughout my career and that is something I can To be proud of him I want to take this time to show my appreciation to everyone who has accompanied me on the journey.

“To my family, friends, teammates, fans and all the coaches who have supported me over the years, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without all of you, none of this would have been possible at all.

True freshman quarterback C.J. Bailey took over for McCall as the starter and the Wolfpack were 4-4 on the season.

NC State is next scheduled to play on Nov. 2 against Stanford.

McCall said he would like to get into coaching, saying he is looking forward to “taking my passion and love for the game into coaching to serve and lead the next group of kids who have a dream.”