“Unfortunately, my dream has been cut just short,” the NC State standout quarterback, Grayson McCall, stated of his collegiate football career. The quarterback was unable to continue despite having an incredible collegiate career at Coastal Carolina and then NC State. However, why? Is there a diabolical scheme underway, meticulously planned to create harm, or is this just about physical pain? Your heart may rush and your palms may perspire as these questions creep into your head like ominous shadows. However, NC State’s supporters were shocked by the shocking news of this concussion victim.

Following a head-on collision on the field during NC State’s game against Wake Forest on October 5, McCall sustained a concussion. Bringing up an injury, the graduate signal-caller publicly announced his retirement from the sport, saying, “I can not come back from,” and added that he will soon begin a coaching career. Rivals, a 5⭐️ site for college football and recruiting coverage, verified this information in an X post on October 24.

If you are unaware, McCall had previously had a devastating injury, but he recovered. However, this time it was on a whole new level. “As you all know, I have battled injuries my whole career, but this is one that I cannot come back from,” the prominent athlete stated. “When I was younger, I didn’t want to do things that the majority of the other kids did or watch cartoons.” In an interview, McCall stated, “I wanted to watch football as a child and run around with the ball in my hand.” It seems that football is his passion.

But his path was cut short by injury—very disappointing! Since physicians are preventing him from playing, McCall made sure his choice was official by saying, “Brain specialists, my family, and I have come to the conclusion that it is in my best interest to hang the cleats up.” Even if the star quarterback guarantees his return as a football coach, supporters are quite upset over his abrupt retirement. “Very sad. Was a hell of a player,” said one enthusiast.

However, the fans’ hearts sank as they realized the sorrowful journey was far from over, their breath catching in their throats. They expressed their grief on social media.

Supporters’ heartbreak over Grayson McCall

The only player to win the Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year award three times was Grayson McCall, who graduated in 2020 after an outstanding collegiate career. As a red-shirt freshman, he led Coastal Carolina to No. 12 in the AP Poll. McCall broke the FBS single-season passer efficiency rating record in his sophomore year. It is therefore extremely pitiful to lose a player with such talents, and one fan wrote, “That’s really sad to see man.“

Similar to his time in college, Grayson has a history of injuries. One of them caused a cerebral hemorrhage. He suffered a concussion while playing for Carolina in October 2023, which doctors later diagnosed as a traumatic brain injury, ending his season. Two weeks later of this, McCall logged into the transfer website, in December 2023, to declare his commitment to NC State. He is a true warrior, then. However, he paused this time to secure his future as a coach. It was said by an emotional fan, “He’s gonna be a hell of a football coach.” Another fan said, “Wishing Grayson the best!” in agreement with Grayson’s choice.

“I look forward to taking my passion and love for the game into the coaching space to serve and lead the next group of kids with a dream,” McCall wrote in his X post. One emotional fan wrote, “Helluva run, Big Bird forever 👏,” in recognition of his commitment to football with such a horrible accident. We don’t see him for a while as he heals, but there is still hope because he will return as a coach. We therefore hope he recovers quickly.