The football world was struck with some terrible news on Thursday regarding former Miami Hurricanes Ray Lewis III, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis.
Lewis III has reportedly passed away on Thursday at just 28 years of age. TMZ Sports confirmed the news on Thursday, though at this point there are no details on the cause of death.
The former high school football standout did not see much action at Miami, which prompted him to transfer to Coastal Carolina. He then played in all 12 games for Coastal Carolina in 2015.
He then ran into trouble with the law, which led to him being suspended from the team and opting to play at the Division II level at Virginia Union.
His former coach at Virginia Union, Diego Ryland issued a statement to TMZ on his unfortunate passing.
“Great young man and a better teammate,” said Ryland. “The entire Virginia Union University community is praying for the family as they deal with the loss of Ray.”
Many football fans also took to social media to offer their condolences to Ray Lewis and his family during this difficult time.
Tragic: Former college football player Ray Lewis III, the son of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis has tragically passed away, per @TMZ_Sports.
He was only 28 years old💔
My thoughts and prayers are with the Lewis family during these very hard times pic.twitter.com/T7nT86c4jG
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 15, 2023
Prayers out to Ray Lewis and his family as they mourn the loss of his son, Ray Lewis lll😓🙏 pic.twitter.com/7BUKZSa7t7
— Lamar & Order: RPO (@moneymarlo44) June 15, 2023
Sad news: Ray Lewis' son, Ray Lewis III, has passed at the age of 28, per 🙏
Lewis played football for the Miami Hurricanes in college, like his father.
(via @TMZ) https://t.co/jWGgpyVFzc pic.twitter.com/1IHy3ar0n7
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) June 15, 2023
Ray Lewis III tragically passed away at just 28 years old today.
Lewis III played RB with the Miami Hurricanes, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Virginia Union Panthers.
Rest in Peace ❤️ pic.twitter.com/UItkw7Ztrv
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) June 15, 2023
Awful News: Legendary #Ravens LB Ray Lewis’ son Ray Lewis IIII passed away at 28-years old. Details about his passing are still unknown.
Lewis III played RB with the Miami Hurricanes, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Virginia Union Panthers. pic.twitter.com/Efs9K9dxC2
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) June 15, 2023
Lewis’ younger brother, Rahsaan also took to social media, confirming the news in a heartbreaking message to his brother.
“Really can’t believe I’m even typing this but RIP big brother. A true angel I pray your at peace now because IK how much you was rlly hurtin. I don’t and won’t ever have the words man cuz this pain right here….I love you I love you I love you.
“Your niece gone miss you but she will hear about u over and over just watch over us all big bruh be our guardian I promise I’ll make you smile and proud.”
[TMZ]
