HBCU legend Shaquille Leonard has officially called it a career , announcing his retirement from the game of football in a statement released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard will formally mark his retirement during this week's Colts matchup against the Raiders.

Leonard not only leaves behind an amazing professional football legacy but also an inspiring HBCU legacy. He was a transformative player on the field and living proof of what is possible for talented football players who attend HBCUs with NFL aspirations. His career adds to the tremendous tradition of South Carolina State, a program under former head coach Buddy Pough that had a penchant for producing NFL-caliber players during his over 20-year tenure.

Leonard joined the Bulldogs as a redshirt freshman in 2014 and immediately

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