
North Carolina State quarterback Grayson McCall has announced his retirement from football, citing a series of injuries that have impacted his career. McCall, a sixth-year player, had transferred to NC State as a graduate student after a successful tenure at Coastal Carolina, where he set records by throwing for over 10,000 yards. However, McCall's time on the field was marred by recurring concussion issues.
The decision to retire came after McCall suffered a brutal hit during a game against Wake Forest, which led to his second injury-related exit from a game this season. Following the incident, McCall was taken to a hospital for evaluation, prompting him to reflect on his future in the sport.