Former Giants receiver Collin Johnson retires at 28 to enroll at MIT
Collin Johnson, a former NFL wide receiver, has announced his retirement at the age of 28 to pursue a master's degree at MIT. He played for the New York Giants and other teams during his four-year career in the league. Johnson expressed gratitude for his football journey and plans to continue working on a platform to help athletes build businesses.
- ▪Collin Johnson played for the New York Giants from 2021 until August 2023.
- ▪He recorded 31 catches for 394 yards and two touchdowns during his NFL career.
- ▪Johnson plans to enroll at MIT's Sloan School of Management for his master's degree.
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NFL Former Giants receiver Collin Johnson retires at 28 to enroll at MIT By Christian Arnold Published May 21, 2026, 7:45 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A former Giants wide receiver is walking away from the NFL to pursue a master’s degree from MIT. Collin Johnson, who was with Big Blue from 2021 until the end of August 2023, is retiring from pro football and enrolling at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, he announced on Instagram on Thursday. The wide receiver, 28, spent four years in the NFL, with stops in the Big Apple, Jacksonville and Chicago.
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