Fifth-Round Pick in 2024 Says Ive Been Medically Advised to Retire From the Game I Love

Eric Allen

Quarterback Jordan Travis has informed the Jets of his intention to retire.

A fifth-round pick (No. 171 overall) out of Florida State in 2023, Travis sustained a serious injury to his left leg in his final college game against North Alabama on Nov. 18, 2023 . Travis (6-1, 200), who finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy voting, had completed 63.9% of his passes with 20 TDs and 2 INTs while leading the 'Noles to an 11-0 mark.

"On November 18, 2023, my life took an unexpected turn," said Travis, who will be placed on the reserve/retired list, in a statement. "I gave everything I had to the rehab process but despite all my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped. After much prayer and consultation with the doctors, medical experts and my agent, I've been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply."

Travis, who rehabbed during rookie minicamp last spring, was placed on the Non-Football Injury (NFI list) on July 23, 2024. Travis then was placed on the reserve/not-football list on Aug. 27, 2024.

"Jordan has informed us of his intent to retire due to the injury he sustained while at Florida State," GM Darren Mougey said in a statement. "It is unfortunate that he was unable to get back on the field after working so hard. We support his decision and wish him only the best."

The West Palm Beach, FL, native began his collegiate career at Louisville in 2018 before transferring to FSU after one redshirt season. A two-year starter for the Seminoles, Travis is No. 2 in wins by a starting QB in school history (28-10). He also broke Chris Weinke's school records with 99 total touchdowns 10,665 yards of total offense.

Travis threw for 8,644 yards, 65 touchdowns and 19 interceptions at Florida State in 46 games (38 starts). He became the first Seminoles QB with three wins against Miami and finished his career with 17 straight wins.