Demetric Felton, former UCLA star, retires from NFL at 27
Demetric Felton, a former standout at UCLA, has announced his retirement from the NFL at the age of 27. After a brief career with several teams, he will transition to a player development role in Cleveland. Felton emphasized that this decision is part of his evolution in football, not due to injury or a lack of passion for the game.
- ▪Demetric Felton retired from the NFL after playing 24 regular-season games.
- ▪He was known for his versatility as a running back, receiver, and return specialist during his time at UCLA.
- ▪Felton will be returning to Cleveland in a player development role to help young players.
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NFL Demetric Felton, former UCLA star, retires from NFL at 27 By Ryan Anderson Published May 20, 2026, 5:51 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Former UCLA standout Demetric Felton Jr. always looked built for modern football. Under Chip Kelly with the Bruins, Felton became one of the Pac-12’s most versatile weapons: Part running back, part receiver, part return specialist and fully electric whenever he touched the ball. Now, at just 27 years old, Felton is beginning the next chapter of his football life. The former Cleveland Browns sixth-round pick announced his retirement from playing this week on Instagram while revealing he is returning to Cleveland in a player development role.
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