Jason Williamson, the 2018 Minnesota Mr. Football award winner for Owatonna, has medically retired from the Gophers.
The 6-2 Williamson rushed for 3,012 yards and 46 touchdowns as a senior at Owatonna, leading the Huskies to two state titles, and committed to Gophers coach P.J. Fleck as part of the 2019 recruiting class.
But Williamson battled through knee and shoulder injuries with the Gophers, playing in just two games. The medical retirement allows Williamson to remain on scholarship, while the Gophers can award a scholarship to another player.
"I am so thankful for being able to have the opportunity by Coach Fleck and all the coaches and staff to be able to live out my dream for how long I did, but unfortunately it has come to an end," Williamson tweeted. "Due to many unfortunate injuries and many surgeries the last two years I have decided to medically retire."
The Gophers still have strong depth at running back with All-America Mohamed Ibrahim, Treyson Potts and Cam Wiley leading that position group.
