Bill Belichick’s North Carolina Tar Heels have lost a player to retirement five games into the college football season.
Caleb Hood, a fifth-year senior who started the season as the Tar Heels’ starting running back, announced Friday that he has decided to retire from the sport. In a statement posted to social media, he thanked Belichick and his staff for the opportunity.
Caleb Hood releases statement
“After much thought, prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to retire from football,” Hood’s statement read. “My journey at UNC has been special and I appreciate my time here. I am excited to start the next chapter and will always take my memories of Carolina with me.
“I want to thank Coach Belichick, Coach Kitchens and Coach Means for giving me an opportunity, as well as all my other coaches and teammates throughout the years of football for the impact they’ve all had on my life!”
