OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Former Penn State offensive lineman and mathematics wizard John Urschel has retired from the Baltimore Ravens after just three seasons, the team said today.
Urschel, a former fifth round pick from Penn State in 2014, received notoriety for pursuing his doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the offseason. He started 13 games over the past three seasons and was expected to compete for a starting role at center or guard. Instead, he will pursue other interests outside of football.
"This morning, John Urschel informed me of his decision to retire from football," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement Thursday.