After five seasons playing university football, a former winner-winning quarter of the Power-5 conference championship announced his retirement from the sport.
Cameron Rising, who played four seasons at the University of Utah, revealed that he will not pursue a professional football career.
Rising was one of the best quarters of the sport in 2022, but underwent a series of injuries that removed it from the field.
Last season, he had to be a better passer in the country before a hand injury just three games from the season ended his campaign.
“Due to a manual injury that I suffered during Baylor’s game, I was informed by two orthopedic doctors that I can never return to football,” said Rising in an article in his Instagram history.
“I will get a 3rd medical opinion and undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to readjust and do everything I can to be healthy.
The former quarter of Utah Cameron Rising announced his medical retirement in football
Rising has exhausted its eligibility in college and was not selected by a NFL draft team
Rising’s best season occurred in 2022 when he led Utah to a PAC-12 championship title
“In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to withdraw my medically from the game I like.
“My” why “has always been my family. I have always thought of my teammates like my brothers and I will always do it. Thank you for always pushing me to improve and make this game pleasant.
“Thank you to the coaches for guiding me in the right direction to become a better man and a football player. Coach (Andy) Ludwig, thank you for turning me into football nerd and showing me the right way to respect the game.
“Finally, thank you to all the fans and to all those who supported me throughout my career. You have all rendered the special moments.
Originally from southern California, Rising was a quarter-class classified three stars from the high school.
24/7 Sports assessed him on the 85th best hope in the state and the 26th best quarter of the Recruitment class of QB VAUNENTED 2018 which included the future signals of the NFL Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, Tanner McKee, Dorian Thompson-Robinson, Matt Corral, Tyler Shough, Michael Martinez, Joe Milton, Leary, Will Legic, Brock Jr. and Zach Wilson.
After committing to the University of Texas, he rejected in Redis during his first year. This offseason was transferred to Utah.
During the pandemic shortened in 2020, Rising began the first match against the USC but suffered a shoulder injury that ended its season.
Rising fought with injury throughout his career, including in the pink Bowl 2023 when he has torn several ligaments and cartilage in his knee – forcing him to miss all 2023 season
In 2024, Rising injured his finger against Baylor – an injury that caused his medical retirement
He played his last weekly games later against Arizona State and suffered a leg injury, ending his 2024 season and finally served as a final clichés he took in his football career
He lost the battle to start the quarter-Arrière in 2021, but was quickly installed as a starter after two games. Rising started 11 games throughout the 2021 season.
Rising peak arrived in 2022. He started the 13 games of his season, especially in an upset victory against the USC to win the PAC-12 championship match. Rising was appointed MVP of this competition.
This season, the Utes have obtained a trip to the Bowl pink – where they lost against Penn State. In this match, Rising underwent a devastating knee injury when he was tearing out several ligaments and the meniscus cartilage in his left knee.
He missed the next 2023 season after he recovered from the injury and announced in November that he would return for 2024 to finish his eligibility for the college.
After winning the first game of the season against southern Utah, Rising suffered a finger injury against Baylor after being pushed out of the limits.
Rising has missed the next four games of the season before returning in week 6 against Arizona State. In this match, he injured his leg and played the rest of the match with a soft.
Two days later, Utah coach Kyle Wittingham said it for the rest of the season. He recovered enough to end a professional day with UTAH, but was not written.
Rising ended his football career with a record of 20-8 as a starter and completing 63% of his passes for 6,127 yards, 53 affected and 17 interceptions.
