Sav'ell Smalls reveals why he ended his Colorado football career early

January 22, 2026

By Jack Carlough, Colorado Buffaloes on SI: It’s now known why tight end Sav’ell Smalls was held out of the Colorado Buffaloes’ final seven games of last season.

In an emotional post on social media, the graduate student revealed Tuesday that he began experiencing episodes of “temporary paralysis” in his arms and legs during fall camp, which later led to him being diagnosed with spinal stenosis. Instead of undergoing a spinal fusion that wouldn’t guarantee an end to his symptoms, Smalls decided to medically retire in early October.

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Sav'ell Smalls Reveals Why He Ended His Colorado Buffaloes Career Early

It's now known why tight end Sav'ell Smalls was held out of the Colorado Buffaloes' final seven games of last season. In an emotional post on social media, the

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