Former Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel is retiring from football. The career of an NFL running back is short. Too short. Michel retires as a legend at the University of Georgia and in the NFL.
Sony Michel’s NFL career featured two Super Bowl titles. One with the New England Patriots and one with the Los Angeles Rams. Michel finishes his five season NFL career with 779 carries for 3,243 rushing yards and 20 total touchdowns.
During the 2018 NFL postseason, Sony Michel was unstoppable. He set a rookie record with six rushing touchdowns in the postseason to help the Patriots win a Super Bowl.
Michel won a SEC championship and came up with a clutch touchdown in the Rose Bowl in his final season with the Georgia Bulldogs. Unfortunately, Michel’s final career Georgia game was a defeat in the national championship against Alabama. Michel played at Georgia from 2014-2017. During his time with Georgia, Michel took 590 carries for 3,613 rushing yards and scored 29 total touchdowns.
Let’s take a look back at Sony Michel’s career in photos:
Michel against South Carolina in 2014
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) makes a long touchdown reception past South Carolina Gamecocks…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) makes a long touchdown reception past South Carolina Gamecocks linebacker Skai Moore (10) in the first quarter at Williams-Brice Stadium.
Michel against Kentucky in 2015
Sony Michel of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks for a long run as Josh Forrest of the…
Sony Michel of the Georgia Bulldogs breaks for a long run as Josh Forrest of the Kentucky Wildcats pursues in the third quarter of the game on November 7, 2015 at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Georgia won the game 27-3.
Devon Gales visits with Sony Michel
Devon Gales, the Southern University player paralyzed in a early season game against Georgia, is greeted…
Devon Gales, the Southern University player paralyzed in a early season game against Georgia, is greeted by Sony Michel as the players enter the stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015.
Michel after beating Georgia Tech in 2015
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) celebrates fullback Christian Payne (47) after their game against…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) celebrates fullback Christian Payne (47) after their game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Bulldogs won 13-7.
Win at Tennessee in 2017
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) fights off Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Nigel Warrior (18)…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) fights off Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Nigel Warrior (18) as he carries the ball during the second half at Neyland Stadium.
Michel and Isaiah Wynn (2017)
Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn gives running back Sony Michel (1) a hoist in the air…
Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn gives running back Sony Michel (1) a hoist in the air after his touchdown run to take a 21-0 lead against Appalachian State during the second quarter on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, at Sanford Stadium.
Michel and Nick Chunn after beating Tennessee in 2017
Georgia’s Sony Michel (1) and Nick Chubb celebrate with fans after a 41-0 victory against Tennessee…
Georgia’s Sony Michel (1) and Nick Chubb celebrate with fans after a 41-0 victory against Tennessee on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, at Neyland Stadium.
Chubb and Michel after winning the SEC
Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (left) and running back Sony Michel (right) celebrate after defeating…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (left) and running back Sony Michel (right) celebrate after defeating the Auburn Tigers in the SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Rose Bowl in 2018
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs the ball against the Oklahoma Sooners during the second half in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium.
Michel’s game-winner in the Rose Bowl
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs the ball for the winning touchdown during the…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) runs the ball for the winning touchdown during the overtime period in the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium.
Celebrating Rose Bowl win
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and linebacker Roquan Smith (3) celebrate the victory against…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and linebacker Roquan Smith (3) celebrate the victory against the Oklahoma Sooners following the 2018 Rose Bowl college football playoff semifinal game at Rose Bowl
Michel and Chubb after losing national title
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) react…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel (1) and Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb (27) react after loosing to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Michel in the AFC title game
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) reacts after a touchdown during the second half…
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) reacts after a touchdown during the second half of the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.
Michel scoring the only touchdown of Super Bowl 53
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against…
New England Patriots running back Sony Michel (26) scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Michel with the Rams
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands the ball to Rams running back Sony Michel…
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) hands the ball to Rams running back Sony Michel (25) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz.
Michel after winning second Super Bowl
Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel celebrates with Anise Davis and daughter Nuri Michel after…
Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel celebrates with Anise Davis and daughter Nuri Michel after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit:
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