Pro Career Pick 130 in the 4th round of the 2014 NFL Draft, White is most known for scoring the championship clinching touchdown at the end of Super Bowl 51. James White retires.

AP Sports Writer (AP) — James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday.

New England Patriots running back James White announced on Twitter that he is retiring from the NFL. The three-time Super Bowl champion was a fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2014.

White scored a total of 20 points in the win, which is still a Super Bowl record. The running back also set a Super Bowl record that still stands with 14 receptions.

FILE - New England Patriots' James White celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 51 football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017, in ...

He set Super Bowl records with 14 receptions and 20 points scored (two rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown and a 2-point conversion) against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51. White ...

James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday.

James White, who scored the game-winning touchdown in the New England Patriots’ historic comeback win over Atlanta in Super Bowl 51, announced his retirement on Thursday. White won three Super ...