McCoy left it all out on the field.
When Tennessee Vols wideout Bru McCoy didn’t get picked in the NFL Draft and didn’t sign with a team as an undrafted free agent, eyebrows were raised. However, we now know why McCoy didn’t join a pro team late last month. It’s because he has made the tough call to hang up his cleats.
On Tuesday night, McCoy announced on social media that he has decided to medically retire from football. This is a bummer for the speedster, who is beloved all over Knoxville. He’s ready to face the next chapter of his life now that playing the game he loves won’t be an option for him moving forward:
Tennessee WR Bru McCoy has medically refired from football
“It’s with a heavy heart but a feeling of gratitude that I share with you guys that I made the difficult decision to medically retire from football.” McCoy wrote online as part of his statement. “This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life, but after careful consideration with my doctors, family, and people closest to me I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s the right path for my long-term health and well-being.”
McCoy went on to thank Vols fans and everyone for all of the support he has been given in recent years. Coming out of high school, McCoy was a 5-star prospect who ended up signing with USC. However, he then decided to transfer and signed with the Vols.
The 6-3 wideout was with Tennessee for three seasons, posting 108 receptions for 1,356 yards and seven touchdowns. He came down with some unbelievable grabs for Josh Heupel during his time on campus, with the list of course including this one vs. Alabama:
No one will ever be able to forget that grab or the heart-stopping win over the Tide. McCoy provided Vols fans with a ton of great memories and it’s at least comforting knowing his UT career ended with 10 wins and a trip to the College Football Playoff. He may not have put up superstar numbers, but he was a dependable playmaker for Heupel, no doubt about that.
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