Former Maryland WR Torrey Smith announces retirement from NFL
Torrey Smith is a household name if you’re an NFL fan.
Smith had a very solid career in the professional ranks, catching 319 passes for 5,141 yards and 41 TD. Again, very respectable.
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On Friday morning, Smith — at age 30 — announced his retirement:
For those of you who have been wondering why things have been quiet, it was my decision https://t.co/SBdnwVgPyZ
— Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) September 13, 2019
Smith won two Super Bowls during his career, one in Baltimore and another in Philadelphia. Prior to his time in the highest level of the sport, he was a Maryland Terrapin.
At Maryland from 2008-10, Smith amassed over 2,200 yards receiving and 2,900 yards in kick return yardage. As it stands, he ranks 11th in NCAA history in regard to kickoff return yardage for a career.
After Smith’s announcement, the Baltimore Ravens issued this statement on Facebook:
