Former Tennessee WR Bru McCoy medically retires

Former Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy announced his retirement from football due to medical reasons.

As a senior in 2024, he caught 39 passes for 472 yards and two touchdowns in 12 games for the Volunteers.

McCoy returned to play last season following multiple surgeries to repair a dislocated and fractured ankle in 2023.

"As many of you know I came back and played last year after what could've been a career ending injury," he posted Tuesday on the social media platform X. "I felt it was my responsibility to myself, coaches, family, and most important the community I have here in Knoxville to give back for all of the love that has been shown for me."

McCoy played one season at Southern California before transferring to Tennessee. His career totals included 129 receptions for 1,592 yards and nine TDs in 35 games for the Trojans (2020) and Volunteers (2022-24).

A five-star prospect out of Santa Ana, Calif., McCoy was ranked No. 10 nationally in the 2019 recruiting class by the 247Sports composite.

"This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life, but after careful consideration with my doctors, family and people closest to me, I've come to the conclusion that it's the right path for my long-term health and well-being," McCoy posted.

"... Although this chapter in my football journey has come to an end, I believe this is just the beginning. I'm excited about the next steps, and I'm determined to continue pushing myself in new directions. This is not the end of my pursuit of greatness, just a new beginning."

--Field Level Media