Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Jaylon Ferguson Dead At 26

Baltimore Ravens cross rusher Jaylon Ferguson has tragically died at 26 years outdated, the staff introduced on Wednesday.

No particulars surrounding his dying had been launched.

“We’re profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson,” the Ravens stated in a press release early Wednesday morning.

“He was a sort, respectful younger man with a giant smile and infectious character.”

The staff added, “We categorical our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon’s household and buddies as we mourn a life misplaced a lot too quickly.”

Ferguson was picked by the Ravens within the third spherical of the 2019 NFL Draft … and performed in 38 whole video games for the staff the final three seasons, tallying 4.5 sacks and 67 tackles.

Previous to his NFL profession, the 6-foot-5, 275-pound athlete was a famous person at Louisiana Tech Univ.

Ferguson recorded 45 whole sacks in his profession there, making him the NCAA profession sacks chief.

TMZ Sports activities really spoke with Ferguson simply earlier than he was drafted again in 2019. On the time, he had been mired in a little bit of controversy attributable to an arrest throughout his freshman 12 months at Louisiana Tech that was stopping him from totally taking part within the NFL mix that 12 months.

However he was form and humble throughout our dialog, and defined he was wanting on the entire scenario with a optimistic perspective.