Former college football star Ray Lewis III – son of linebacker Ray Lewis – dies aged 28
- Lewis III’s younger brother, Rahsaan, confirmed the tragic news on social media
- He was the son of Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis
Former college football player Ray Lewis III has died at the age of 28.
He was the son of Hall of Fame 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 Associate 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 deal with the loss of Ray.’
Lewis III’s younger brother, Rahsaan, also posted on social media: ‘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.’
Mark James, Lewis’ coach at Virginia Union, wrote: ‘Two RIP posts for my former players back to back. Young man it was a pleasure to bring you to Virginia Union. Ray Ray May God bless your family. Great young man.’
He attended Lake Mary High School in Florida, where he starred in their track and football teams.
He then moved to the University of Miami where he joined the Miami Hurricanes football team as a running back.
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