Michigan Wolverines seventh-year quarterback Jack Tuttle announced Monday that he would be retiring from football after suffering the fifth concussion of his college career.
Tuttle made the announcement on his Instagram page.
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“The past year has been challenging, marked by a UCL repair in my throwing arm that I didn’t fully recover from, which has caused ongoing issues. Unfortunately, the recent experience of enduring my fifth concussion has brought forth the painful truth: that I need to start prioritizing my health. Throughout my college career, l’ve battled numerous injuries, culminating in this difficult choice to step away from playing the game that I love,” Tuttle wrote in his post as he thanked the team, his coaches, and everyone who has supported him along the way.
After starting his college career with the Utah Utes, Tuttle redshirted his freshman season before transferring to the Indiana Hoosiers in 2019. He stayed with Indiana for four seasons, starting five games for the school.
Tuttle then joined Michigan as a graduate transfer in the 2023 season and made six appearances for the undefeated College Football Playoff National Champions as JJ McCarthy’s backup before the aforementioned UCL tear cost him the rest of his campaign. He returned to Michigan for the 2024 season and was the team’s starting quarterback in its 21-7 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini on October 19.
The quarterback plans to pursue a role in coaching, according to his statement.
Tuttle finishes his career 149-for-249 for 1,337 yards, seven touchdowns, and eight interceptions.
