Travis wasn’t able to overcome the severe damage to his leg from the gruesome injury that ended his Florida State playing days.
New York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement from football on Wednesday. Travis was a fifth-round pick by the New York Jets in the 2024 NFL Draft but never played a snap.
Travis suffered a gruesome leg injury that ended his college career at Florida State, preventing him from leading the undefeated Seminoles into the college football postseason. The multi-talented Travis was the ACC Player and Offensive Player of the Year in 2023 before injuring his ankle and lower leg in a win over North Alabama.
Travis announced his retirement from football. His public statement reflects the severity of the left injury he suffered, thwarting his comeback efforts.
“On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn. I gave everything I had to the rehab process but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped. After much prayer and consultation with the doctors, medical experts and my agent, I’ve been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply.”
Travis spent his rookie season on the Jets’ non-football injury list
