Oklahoma Running Back Says He’s Giving Up Football
A beloved Oklahoma football player is retiring from the game.
Jaden Knowles, a redshirt senior running back for the Sooners, posted a message on Twitter on Saturday announcing his “goodbye” to the sport, stating that he will “listen to my body.”
Everything nice has to end, Knowles posted on Twitter. “I’ve had the incredible good fortune to perform on some of the world’s largest stages over the past three years. A dream that began when I put on my first helmet and shoulder pads at the age of six. I adore this game, so it’s sad to be leaving it behind, but I need to listen to my body.
“I want to express my gratitude to all the instructors who helped me along the way, the staff who helped me heal, and the fans who have always been there for me, through good times and bad. I will always be appreciative of the experience and will keep helping the Sooner community by taking on other volunteer projects.
“To my family, we succeeded! I will always be appreciative to all of your kind assistance, inspiring comments, and ongoing sacrifices that helped make our dream a reality. This was something I completed for us! With my first-rate education as a blessing, the possibilities are endless, and I want to explore them all! I’m grateful.
“I want to keep making you all proud as I go into the next chapter and represent Sooner Nation as well as my family and fries! With much love.
Knowles, popularly known as “Weatherman J,” sustained an injury before to the start of the season that was not reported. As a result, he did not play in any games this season.
But in 2021, he played in all 13 games, mostly as a special teams player, and helped the Sooners defeat Western Carolina by scoring two touchdowns.
Knowles played his first two collegiate seasons at Southwestern Oklahoma State in 2018 and 2019, then transferred to Oklahoma from a lower division.
Knowles, who is best known for his work in meteorology, won over fans even though he didn’t play much in Norman.
However, it appears that the Texas native will not be joining the Sooners for another season; instead, he will be concentrating on the next phase of his life as he ends his playing career.
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