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Chase Winovich, former Thomas Jefferson star, retires from NFL

By Dominic Campbell, Sports Now Group

Chase Winovich Cleveland Browns v Washington Commanders LANDOVER, MARYLAND - JANUARY 01: Chase Winovich #69 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a sack during the second quarter against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on January 01, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) (Scott Taetsch)

By Dominic Campbell, Sports Now Group

Chase Winovich, former Thomas Jefferson star linebacker and quarterback, announced his retirement from the sport of football Tuesday night in a post on Instagram.

Winovich starred for Thomas Jefferson from 2010-13. His best season in high school came as a senior in 2013, where he made 57 tackles, 41 solo, 13.0 sacks, three fumble recoveries and two passes defended. He received a four-star rating from 247sports, who also ranked him as the No. 8 player in Pennsylvania and the No. 24 linebacker in the country in the Class of 2024.

He then played for Michigan from 2014-18, where he featured as an All-Big Ten and All-American performer During his time as a Wolverine, he racked up 166 tackles, 86 solo, 43 tackles for loss, 18.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and recoveries and a pass breakup.

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