NFL’s Raheem Mostert Explains Decision To Pursue Football Over Surfing

Miami Dolphins star Raheem Mostert is opening up on his resolution to chase touchdowns over massive waves … telling TMZ Sports activities he left his professional browsing desires behind to pursue a university schooling!!

For individuals who do not know, the NFL’s rushing-scoring chief final season was a beast on the board again within the day … in truth, he even had a sponsorship provide from Billabong when he was in his mid-teens.

We caught up with Mostert at LAX this week about his past love … and he stated whereas he misses the game, he is aware of he made the precise resolution by placing his deal with soccer.

“I just wanted to be the first to graduate in my family,” Mostert informed us. “That’s why I went to Purdue, to get a degree.”

Mostert — who grew up in New Smyrna Seaside, Florida — stated he was capable of get out within the water a bit when he was in Hawaii for teammate Tua Tagovailoa‘s charity occasion not too long ago … however so far as going professional after retiring from soccer, the 32-year-old stated he is obtained different issues within the works.