Former college football star Ray Lewis III — son of legendary NFL linebacker Ray Lewis — has mysteriously died at the age of 28
- Lewis III’s younger brother, Rahsaan, confirmed the tragic news on social media
- He was the son of Hall of Famer linebacker Ray Lewis
Former college football player Ray Lewis III has died at the age of 28.
He was the son of Hall of Famer linebacker Ray Lewis. Lewis III played for the Miami Hurricanes, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, and Virginia Union Panthers during his college career.
Former college football player Ray Lewis III has died at the age of 28
Ray Lewis III, right, poses for photos with his father, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis
Virginia Union assistant head coach Diego Ryland, who knew Lewis III, told TMZ, “Great young man and a better teammate.”
“The entire Virginia Union University community is praying for the family as they come to terms with the loss of Ray.”
Lewis III’s younger brother, Rahsaan, also posted on social media: “I really can’t believe I’m even writing this but RIP big brother.”
“A true angel, I pray that you are at peace now because I know how much it really hurt you.” Words fail me and never will, man, for this pain right here…I love you, i love you, i love you.
“Your niece missed you, but she will always hear from you. Just take care of us all, big brother, be our protector. I promise I’ll make you smile and proud.”
Mark James, Lewis’ Virginia Union coach, wrote, “Two RIP posts in a row for my former players.” Young man, it was a pleasure to bring you to Virginia Union. Ray Ray May God bless your family. “Great young man.”
There have been numerous honors for the former college football star
He attended Lake Mary High School in Florida, where he played on their track and field teams.
He then moved to the University of Miami, where he joined the Miami Hurricanes football team as a running back.
In January 2016, Ray Lewis III was arrested for sexual assault while he was a football player and a student at Coastal Carolina University in Conway, South Carolina.
But months later, after a lengthy investigation by law enforcement officials in South Carolina, the claims were dropped.
“We were of the firm belief from the start that this young man was not at fault,” Tony Brittain, Lewis III’s attorney, said at the time. “I’m just relieved that prosecutors have looked into this so thoroughly and come to the similar conclusion that this case should not be pursued.”
Court records of the investigation revealed numerous inconsistencies in the allegations.
Ray Lewis, his father, is a former NFL star who played for the Baltimore Ravens throughout his 17-year career. He is considered the greatest middle linebacker in NFL history.
Like his son, he attended the University of Miami and played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.