Veteran NFL wide receiver Chris Conley is leaving the football field to pursue his passion for film. On Saturday, Conley took to Instagram to announce his retirement from the NFL. In his post, he shared a carousel of photos from his decade-long professional career, foreshadowing his next chapter.
“When i was a kid i wrote down a set of goals. On that list was ‘Play 10 years in the NFL’. Now that this goal has been accomplished it’s time to set sights on something new,” Conley captioned.
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NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that Conley plans to re-enroll at the University of Georgia to pursue his degree in filmmaking.
“The past 10 years have been a dream,” Conley continued. “Getting the opportunity to play in the league was an honor and whether it was catching touchdowns or blocking for them i truly gave it my all.
“I cant mention everyone who was instrumental in my growth as a man and player but if you played a part, I extend a heartfelt thank you. To my teammates, training staff, and coaches thanks for the friendship and trust throughout the years.”
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Conley was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round in 2015 and remained with the team for his first four seasons. He then split the next four years between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans. After a short stint with the Tennessee Titans, Conley finished his career with the San Francisco 49ers, playing in 15 games and catching 6 passes for 76 yards.
The former Bulldog made 226 receptions for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns throughout his career.