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Chris Conley Retires From NFL to Attend Film School at Georgia

The 32-year-old set his sights on filmmaking after completing a childhood ambition of playing ten NFL seasons.

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 10: Kevin Givens #90, Chris Conley #18, George Odum #30, and Ji’Ayir Brown #27 of the San Francisco 49ers stand for the National Anthem before the NFL preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on August 10, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Jul 26, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Chris Conley (18) runs a pass route during Day 4 of training camp at SAP Performance Facility. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • Conley appeared in 132 games (65 starts) over ten seasons, catching 226 passes for 2,998 yards and 15 touchdowns.
  • He played for five teams—the Chiefs, Jaguars, Texans, Titans and 49ers—including a Super Bowl LVIII appearance.
  • Drafted in the third round by Kansas City in 2015, Conley posted career highs in 2019 with Jacksonville, hauling in 47 receptions for 775 yards.
  • In an Instagram post, Conley said his goal list included “play 10 years in the NFL,” a milestone he has now achieved.
  • His agent, Jonathan Perzley, told NFL Network that Conley will enroll at his alma mater, the University of Georgia, this fall to study filmmaking.