Former University of Wisconsin fullback Austin Ramesh announced Thursday that he's retiring from football after dealing with negative effects of head injuries.
"Recently I have made the decision to step away from football," Ramesh posted on Instagram. "Throughout the last couple years, I have been dealing with some of the negative effects of head injuries. After a lot of thought and conversation, I know that it is in my best interest to hang up the pads.
"I am grateful for the opportunities football has given me and the people I have met along the way, but I look forward to a healthy and successful future without it.