Former UCF star McKenzie Milton: ‘My days of playing football have come to an end’

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By Gene Saladna

ORLANDO, Fla. — Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton says his days on the gridiron are over.

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Thursday night, Milton posted on Instagram that a path to the NFL is “not realistic.”

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Milton led the Knights to an undefeated season in 2017 before he suffered a devastating knee injury.

UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin (18) and quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) celebrate with the trophy. PHOTO / JASON GETZ

He later transferred to Florida State.

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Milton said he’s turning his focus to his next endeavor — being a father.

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