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Oregon State cornerback Dashon Hunt is medically retiring from football.

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Oregon State cornerback Dashon Hunt has medically retired from football, he announced on Instagram Wednesday and the program confirmed.

Hunt, who was once considered the gem of OSU's 2013 recruiting class, revealed in his post that he has a condition called spinal stenosis, which Mayo Clinic describes as "a narrowing of the open spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on your spinal cord and the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the neck and lower back. While some people have no signs or symptoms, spinal stenosis can cause pain, numbness, muscle weakness, and problems with bladder or bowel function."

Here is Hunt's Instagram post:

Hunt recently wrapped spring practice with OSU, where

during his first two seasons and challenging for playing time at cornerback. He also played safety during the spring game.

Hunt joins offensive linemen Grant Bays and Garrett Weinreich, safety Zack Robinson and defensive end Gleyb Ewing as Beavers who have medically retired since the end of last season.

Without Hunt, redshirt freshman Dwyane Wiliams and walk-on Austin Chappell are the Beavers' primary backups at cornerback. Treston Decoud, a junior college All-American last season, will also join the team for fall camp.

Non-senior players from 2014 who are no longer on OSU's roster

Grant Bays, offensive lineman (medically retired)

Brandon Bennett-Jackson, defensive lineman (suspended indefinitely in November of 2014)

Luke Del Rio, quarterback (transferred)

Glyeb Ewing, defensive lineman (medically retired)

Nolan Hansen, offensive lineman (personal reasons)

Kevin Hayes, cornerback (violation of university policy)

Dashon Hunt, cornerback (medically retired)

Kyle Kempt, quarterback (transferred)

Zack Robinson, safety (medically retired)

Garrett Weinreich, offensive lineman (medically retired)

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