James White, 3-time Super Bowl champion, retires from NFL

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James White on Thursday announced his retirement from football.

The three-time Super Bowl champion running back, who played his entire eight-year career with the New England Patriots, announced his retirement on Twitter.

"Thank you to Mr. Kraft, Coach Belichick, and the entire Patriots organization for giving me the opportunity to live out my childhood dream. To be able to play my entire career for one franchise, in front of the best fans in the NFL, has been a tremendous blessing and honor," White said in a statement.

White grew up in Florida and went to college at Wisconsin University. As a Badger, he was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2010 and was a two-time member of the second-team All-Big Ten teams in 2010 and 2013.

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Running back James White holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy following Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 5, 2017. (Al Pereira/Getty Images)

During his college career, White rushed for 4,015 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and running for 45 touchdowns. As a receiver, White caught 73 receptions, amounting for 670 yards and scoring three receiving touchdowns.

In 2013, White rushed for 1,444 yards, averaging 6.2 yards per carry and scoring 13 touchdowns while firmly establishing himself as a dual threat running back. In that same season, he caught 39 passes for 300 yards and two receiving touchdowns.

White was selected by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2014 draft round.

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