A two-time Heisman finalist who played for the University of Texas at Austin from 2006 to 2009, has officially retired from professional football. The former Longhorns quarterback announced his retirement via X (formerly Twitter), expressing his gratitude for his football career and his eagerness for the next phase of his life.
Although McCoy is stepping away from the field, he will continue to contribute to the sport as a game analyst for NBC Sports, covering Big Ten College football starting September 7.
The 37-year-old received warm wishes on social media, including from his alma mater, which praised him as a “true Longhorn legend” and congratulated him on his successful career.
McCoy’s football journey began in 2006 as a redshirt freshman at UT Austin, where he started all 13 games of his first season. He went on to play for the Longhorns until 2009, earning two Heisman Trophy finalist nods and setting an NCAA record with 45 career wins.
After college, McCoy played for several NFL teams, including the Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders, New York Giants, and most recently, the Arizona Cardinals. Over his 14-year NFL career, he played in 56 games and recorded 34 touchdowns and 32 interceptions.
In a YouTube video reflecting on his career, McCoy shared his love for football and his appreciation for the opportunities it provided him, despite his sadness about leaving the game. He will make his debut as an analyst on “Big Ten Saturday Night” next month.
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