Lorenzo Taliaferro.Photo: Chris Graythen/Getty
Lorenzo Taliaferro, a former fullback for theBaltimore Ravens, has died. He was 28 years old.
The Ravens addressed the sad news on Twitter Thursday, sharing a statement from Head CoachJohn Harbaughalongside a photo of Taliaferro in uniform.
“We are deeply saddened to learn ofthe passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro,” began Harbaugh, 58.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo’s family. May he rest in peace,” Harbaugh concluded.
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The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office tweetedthe news that Taliaferro had diedlate Wednesday night.
“Earlier today, December 16, 2020, at approximately 3:07 pm Deputies were dispatched to the 100 Block of Windsor Lane for a call of someone needing medical attention,” their post read. “Medics also arrived and transported the patient to a local hospital where he later passed away.”
Ravens Special Teams CoordinatorChris Hortonsaid in an interview posted Thursday to the Ravens' Twitter that he wanted to “send [his] deepest condolences to [Lorenzo’s] family.”
Lorenzo Taliaferro.Chris Graythen/Getty
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“He was kind. He always had a smile on his face. When he came to work, he was gonna work,” he continued. “It’s just unfortunate when you come in and with everything that’s going on the world, youhear that a teammate, guy you coached, has passed away.”
Taliaferro, who was born in Yorktown, Virginia, began his professional football career in 2014 when he was picked to join the Ravens in the fourth round of the NFL draft. He played three seasons for the Baltimore team under the tutelage of Harbaugh, scoring five touchdowns and rushing a total of 339 yards during his time there.
The athlete was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award in 2013 and later honored as the 2013 Big South Conference Offensive Player of the Year, according toSports Illustrated.
source: people.com
