NC State QB McCall retiring after head injuries – EVOL

Jake Trotter, ESPN Senior WriterOct 23, 2024, 08:51 PM ET

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NC State quarterback Grayson McCall is retiring from football following his latest head injury that he suffered earlier this month, he announced Wednesday.

“I have battled injuries my whole career, but this is one that I cannot come back from,” McCall posted to Instagram. “Brain specialists, my family, and I have come to the conclusion that it is in my best interest to hang the cleats up.”

McCall, who has a history of concussions, was carted off the field after taking a hit to the head following a running play during a home loss to Wake Forest on Oct. 5.

He also suffered a serious head injury last season while playing for Coastal Carolina.

McCall threw for 10,005 yards and 88 touchdowns over 42 games for Coastal Carolina before transferring to NC State during the offseason. Over four games for the Wolfpack, he passed for 518 yards and threw three touchdowns with two interceptions.

“As I

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