In what is seen as an eyebrow-raising decision in some recruiting and high school football circles, a Texas Longhorns commit has announced that he wouldn’t play in the upcoming high school football season

Jaydon Blue, a 4-star running back out of Houston, Texas, who had a reported 36 offers, announced on social media that he hoped to avoid the “wear and tear” associated with playing the position.

“After countless hours of evaluation, I have made the decision to forego my senior season of high school football,” Blue tweeted Thursday afternoon. “This has been a very difficult decision for my family and I (sic). Football is a brutal sport, and the wear and tear associated with the RB position is undeniable. I plan to take this time to focus on my academics while enhancing my off the field training/rehab regimen. This is a strategic and conscious effort to ensure that I am prepared to perform at an elite level at the collegiate rankings during the 2022 season.”

At 5-foot 11.5 inches and 205 pounds, Blue is the No. 3 ranked running back and is the No. 48 overall prospect in the 2022 class according to 247Sports Composite rankings.

Here are his highlights from Hudl: