Injured Florida State Quarterback Drafted by the Jets Retires From NFL as Recovery Stalls

The Jets picked Jordan Travis despite a leg injury in his final season at Florida State. ‘It is crazy how fast life can change,’ he said.

Jordan Travis of the New York Jets looks on before a preseason game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on Aug. 24, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. Luke Hales/Getty Images

Former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has retired from football.

Travis led the Seminoles to an 11-0 record and contention for a spot in the 2024 College Football Playoff before suffering a gruesome injury. Despite this, the New York Jets drafted him in the fifth round on the hope that he would recover. But after consulting with medical personnel, Travis decided to retire.