New York Jets pick in NFL Draft forced to retire by doctors at age 24 having never played a game in the league

A NEW York Jets draft pick in the 2024 NFL Draft has been told to retire by doctors.The 24-year-old will not play a single down in the NFL.GettyNew York Jets quarterback Jordan Travis looks on before a 2024 preseason game[/caption]GettyThe 24-year-old Travis has revealed his intentions to retire after consultations with doctors about his leg injury[/caption]On Wednesday, Jets quarterback Jordan Travis shared that he told the franchise that he intends to retire.Travis revealed the decision on his social media accounts and posted a handwritten letter detailing the decision to end his very short professional career.The 2024 fifth-round pick said that he had been advised to leave the game by his medical team after his rehab from a brutal leg injury in his final year of college with Florida State.Traviss leg wouldnt heal properly, and it didnt help his chances of staying on the football field.As I reflect on my journey, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, the letter began.From having the opportunity to live out my dream at Florida State University to hearing my name called in the NFL Draft.I am incredibly thankful for everyone who has poured into me throughout my life and career.Travis then thanked special people who were there for him throughout his journey.To my family + friends your unwavering support has meant everything to me, he wrote.To the coaches who believed in me and gave me a chance to play the game I love Thank you.

To my teammates thank you for pushing me, supporting me, and becoming family....

To the entire New York Jets organization thank you for believe in me and providing me with the opportunity to live out the ultimate dream.Travis then brought up his severe leg injury he suffered in November of 2023.I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped.After much prayer + consultation with my Doctors + medical team, I have been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply.GettyTravis carted off the field following his serious leg injury in a college football game in November 2023[/caption]It is crazy how fast life can change.

This is not the ending I had ever imagined, but I do trust The Lords Plan above all else.After quoting a bible verse, Travis concluded with writing, Thank you to everyone whos been a part of the ride.With love + sincere gratitude, #13.Travis committed to Louisville in 2018 and played there that year before transferring to Florida State.He was given the full-time starting duties in 2022 and threw for over 3,000 yards and 24 touchdowns with the Seminoles.NFL important dates 2025 seasonMarch 12 - Free Agency beginsApril 24-26 NFL Draft in Green Bay, WisconsinSeptember 4 2025 season opener (TBC vs Eagles)November 27 Thanksgiving Day triple headerJanuary 4, 2026 End of regular-seasonFebruary 8, 2026 Super Bowl LX at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara, CaliforniaTravis was on his way to lead Florida State to the College Football Playoff before his devastating injury on November 18, 2023.He suffered the injury after a tackle and was carted off the field as he would miss the rest of the season.That would be the final game of Traviss football career.He won the ACCs Player of the Year and Offensive Player of the Year awards.The Jets picked Travis with the No.

171 pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft and he was placed on the reserve-non-football injury list to miss last years campaign.

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