Former Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising on Wednesday announced his retirement from football due to medical reasons.
Rising shared his announcement via a statement he posted on his X account. The former Utah QB said that he had been told by doctors he would never be able to return to playing football. He is set to undergo some recommended surgery.
“Due to a hand injury I suffered during the Baylor game, I’ve been advised by two orthopedic physicians that I will never be able to return to playing football,” Rising wrote. “I’ll be obtaining a 3rd medical opinion and will undergo the recommended surgery. I will continue to rehab and do all I can to get healthy. In the meantime, I will unfortunately be forced to medically retire from the game I love.”
Rising also gave some thanks to those who have helped him get to this point.
“My why has always been my family. I have always thought of my teammates as my brothers and always will. Thank you guys for always pushing me to improve and just making this game enjoyable. Thank you to the coaches for guiding me in the right direction to become a better man and football player. Coach Ludwig, thank you for turning me into a football nerd and showing me the correct way to respect the game. Lastly, thank you to all the fans and everyone that supported me throughout my career. You made all the moments special.”
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— Cameron Rising (@crising7) May 7, 2025
Rising had a lengthy college career, one that saw him deal with multiple injuries.
The 25-year-old from Newbury Park, Calif., began his college career at Texas in 2018. He redshirted that year and then transferred to Utah, where he remained from 2019-2024. Rising redshirted again in 2019, missed most of the 2020 season due to a shoulder injury, and then he was finally healthy in 2021.
Rising put together strong seasons for the Utes in 2021 and 2022. The team went 10-4 in both seasons, won the Pac-12, and then lost in the Rose Bowl. Rising suffered a torn ACL in the Rose Bowl from the 2022 season, which caused him to miss the entire 2023 season. Then in 2024, Rising suffered a leg injury against Arizona State that knocked him out for the season.
