It appears that tragedy has struck the Clemson football family.
On Saturday morning, several former Tigers players began posting tributes to Diondre Overton, who played wide receiver for CU from 2016-19.
Overton, 26, apparently passed away overnight. Details are sketchy, but multiple Clemson alums have shared the news, including former defensive lineman Jordan Williams.
“I love you with everything in me twin, I wish i could talk to you and just hug you one last time,” Williams wrote on Instagram. “I’m so broken right now I don’t even have the words, please continue to watch over me and the guys and I promise we will continue to make you proud. there isn’t going to be a day that goes by where you aren’t on my mind, thank you for everything I’m blessed to be able to call you a brother for life . . Until we meet again 🕊️💔Bad Boyz 4L 🖤.”
Other ex-Tigers Amari Rodgers and Lannden Zanders also honored their fallen teammate on X/Twitter.
“Life isn’t fair. Your time here isn’t everlasting. Treat people with kindness and love them as Jesus would. Love you Dre, your life was such a blessing to everyone you came in touch with,” Zanders wrote.
“Life ain’t fair man!!! Please tell your loved ones you love them cause you truly never know Long Live Dre,” Rodgers added.
A Greensboro, N.C. native, Overton last played for the UFL’s Memphis Showboats this season. He also had stints in the CFL and USFL and played for the Vienna Vikings of the European League of Football.
In his tenure at Clemson, Overton recorded 52 receptions for 777 yards and seven touchdowns. He was a member of Clemson’s 2018 national championship team.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Overton’s family and friends during this time.
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