Ravens OL, math scholar John Urschel retires after 3 seasons

Baltimore Ravens lineman and math scholar John Urschel teaches a STEM lesson at Dundalk High School to launch Texas Instruments' STEM Behind Cool Careers series on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Baltimore. The fun, free activities show students how a solid understanding of STEM subjects is vital for any career, even careers students least expect. (Steve Ruark/AP Images for Texas Instruments)

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Baltimore Ravens offensive lineman John Urschel has retired from the NFL after just three seasons.

Urschel, a former fifth round pick from Penn State in 2014, received notoriety for pursuing his doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the off-season. He started 13 games over the past three seasons and was expected to compete for a starting role at centre or guard. Instead, he will pursue other interests outside of football.

"This morning, John Urschel informed me of his decision to retire from football," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said in a statement Thursday. "We respect John and respect his decision. We appreciate his efforts over the past three years and wish him all the best in his future endeavours."

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