Florida State players, coaches react to Jordan Travis's retirement

Early Wednesday afternoon, former Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis announced his retirement from the NFL after spending just one season with the New York Jets.

After suffering a devastating injury in November 2023 that would end his collegiate career, Travis was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 171st overall pick. In his lone professional season, Travis was unable to take the field due to his injury and rehab process.

"On November 18th, 2023, my life +c areer took an unexpected turn. I gave everything I had to the rehab process, but despite my efforts, my leg never responded the way we hoped. After much prayer and consultation with my doctors + medical team, I have been medically advised to retire from the game I love so deeply," Travis explained in a handwritten note posted on social media.

The former Seminole great holds numerous FSU records, including total touchdowns, total offense, quarterback rushing yards, and quarterback rushing touchdowns. Travis was an integral part of the 2023 ACC Championship team, and finished 5th in the 2023 Heisman trophy race.

Following the heartbreaking news, many of Travis' former teammates and coaches took to social media to voice their support for the young quarterback.

2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and FOrmer FSU Star Jared Verse Sends a Message to His Former Teammate

Not many people love the game of football the way you do. Watching this chapter close hurts, but seeing the strength, heart, and grace you’ve shown through it all makes me even prouder to call you my brother. I’ll never get to sack you like I always dreamed, but I’ll always be in… pic.twitter.com/S4hbQTDAJ7
— Jared Verse (@JaredVerse1) April 30, 2025

Current Jets and Former FSU Star Jermaine Johnson Sends His Support to Travis

Love you always brother!!! Forever proud of you💯🖤 https://t.co/5ZkYt8u5kg
— Jermaine Johnson II (@ii_jermaine) April 30, 2025

Arizona Cardinals RB and Fomer FSU Star Trey Benson Calls Travis a "Legend"

13, man… i hate it so much bro. The best leader on and off the field and an even better person. You was the last person to deserve what happened to you. You made me so much better bro ❤️. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST IN MY EYES!! You a LEGEND and I got you for life! Love you bro! pic.twitter.com/zAOUDzsQVt
— Trey Benson (@trey_uno1) April 30, 2025

Former FSU Offensive Coordinator and Current Arizona State Head Coach Kenny Dillingham Reacts to Travis' Retirement

It was an honor and a privilege to be a small small chapter in your amazing journey of resilience! It was so incredible to watch and see you grow from the JT I met in December 2019 to who you are today! I couldn’t be more proud and I can’t wait to see what’s next!!!! https://t.co/1ZMudwYLAE
— Coach Dillingham (@KennyDillingham) April 30, 2025

FSU RB Caziah Holmes Shares His Thoughts on the Shocking News

Man this hurts my heart. You were different family on and off the field. One of the best teammates and people I’ve met. Always looking to serve others. God got you. I love you family ❤️

James 1:12🙏🏾 https://t.co/ZqnQ76S8so
— Cazmaniac (@CaziahHolmes) April 30, 2025

LA Rams LB and Former FSU Star Keir Thomas Reacts to the News

🙏🏾❤️ https://t.co/H4QjYq9xj1
— Keir Thomas (@_popcool) April 30, 2025

FSU Linebackers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator John Papuchis Shares a Message For the Former FSU Star

@jordantrav13 thank you for who you are, how you represented yourself and the Seminole Family. You always treated my children and family in a way that truly impacted them - Thank you. Your journey is just starting, greatness awaiting in anything you choose to do 🍢#NoleFamily
— John Papuchis (@FSUCoachJP) April 30, 2025

FSU Quarterback Brock Glenn Shows Love For JT