There are numerous reports that San Francisco running back Marcus Lattimore might be retiring from football due to the after-effects of the two absolutely devastating knee injuries he suffered while at South Carolina.
If he were to retire, it would be a disappointment for the 49ers, who drafted Lattimore in the 4th round of the 2013 draft with the hopes that he could fully recover from those injuries and be a long-term factor in their backfield.
Why did they take a chance on someone who had already suffered two career-threatening injuries? This highlight tape of what Lattimore did in college will tell you all you need to know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5br1AtXCuA
Lattimore rushed for 2,677 yards and 38 touchdowns and had 767 receiving yards and three touchdowns in his 29-game college career.
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