Tragic Loss: Former Clemson Star Diondre Overton Passes Away at 26 | TrendxFeed

tragedy strikes the Clemson family former wide receiver DeAndre Overton has passed away at just 26 years old DeAndre Overton is dead after an overnight shooting in Greensboro right before their game Clemson football head coach Davos Sweeney along with other players paid their respects to Overton the 26-year-old played more than 1,000 snaps during his time at Clemson [Music] welcome to trendex feed I'm Mr Ramson who's trending now let's discover why Overton a two-time national champion with Clemson was fatally shot at a party in Greensboro North Carolina according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office known for his talent on the field Overton played 51 games during his time at Clemson catching 52 passes for 77 yards and seven touchdowns and was a key player in Clemson's 2016 and 2018 National Title runs his death has left a void in the hearts of his teammates and fans with former teammates Amari Rogers and T Higgins sharing emotional tributes Clemson football honored him before their game with players Dawning his number 14 jersey as they led the team onto to the field stay updated on more trending stories by subscribing to trendex feed let's honor deandre's Legacy both on and off the field this is Mr Ramson signing off stay trendy [Music] today we're taking a moment to pay tribute and remember a young man whose life was tragically cut short dander Overton a former Clemson wide receiver and team captain has passed away at just 26 years old it's the kind of news that hits hard not just for those who knew him personally but for everyone who followed his journey dander wasn't just a talented athlete he was someone who embodied leadership positivity and a spirit that uplifted everyone around him today we honor his memory and reflect on the Legacy he leaves behind DeAndre Overton is dead after an overnight shooting in Greensboro according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a loud house party around 2:30 this morning that's where they found 26-year-old Overton shot and despite Medical Aid he was pronounced dead at the scene deputies say this investigation is ongoing Clemson football head coach Davos Sweeney along with other players paid their respects to Overton and just a a beautiful young life cut short at 26 but man I love uh DeAndre Overton he was he was a great uh he's one of the best team according to the Guilford County Sheriff's Office Overton was shot and killed at a party early Saturday morning in Greensboro North Carolina the 26-year-old played more than 1,000 snaps during his time at Clemson he accumulated 52 receptions for 777 yards and seven touchdowns over 51 games a two-time national champion and four-time ACC Champion Overton made significant contributions to Clemson's success in his senior year Overton posted a career high 22 receptions for 352 yards and three touchdowns now he also earned the leather helmet award as the most valuable player of the Clemson Boston College game authori say homicide investigation for those of you who may not be familiar with his story DeAndre Overton played for the Clemson Tigers from 2016 to 2019 standing at 64 diand was a powerful Pres on the field known for his athleticism speed and ability to make big plays when his team needed them the most he recorded 52 receptions for 777 yards and scored seven touchdowns during his college career but as impressive as those stats are they only tell part of the story dander wasn't just defined by what he did on the field he was equally admired for who he was off the field one of the things that set Deandre aart was his character teammates coaches and friends all describe him as someone who led by example a quiet but powerful leader who always had a positive attitude and was eager to help others as a captain on the Clemson football team he wasn't just tasked with making plays he was responsible for bringing the team together lifting spirits and setting the tone both in practices and in games head coach Deo swinny called him a joy to coach and you you can tell by the outpouring of love and support from his former teammates that dander had a lasting impact on everyone around him after his time at cemon deander continued pursuing his dreams in professional football he briefly played in the Canadian Football League CFL where he carried that same determination and drive his dream was always to make it to the NFL and even the life took a different turn diand never stopped chasing that goal he was the kind kind of person who believed in pushing forward no matter what obstacles came his way the news of deandre's passing has sent shock waves through the Clemson community and Beyond at just 26 years old he had so much more life to live and so much more to give to the world his sudden death is heartbreaking and as of now the exact cause hasn't been confirmed what's clear is that his passing has left a void in the hearts of everyone who knew him tributes have been pouring in from all Corners DeVos winny shared a heartfelt message emphasizing that Di's presence would be deeply missed calling him the ultimate teammate and someone who embodied what it meant to be a Clemson Tiger former teammates and friends have taken to social media to share their grief their memories and their respect for the person diand was he was more than just a football player he was a friend a brother and a role model to many as we remember dander Overton we're reminded of how fragile life is his passing is a profound loss not just for the football Community but for everyone whose life he touched deander Legacy will live on through the countless people he inspired the games he played and the lives he changed thank you for joining us today as we pay tribute to DeAndre Overton please keep his family friends and loved ones in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time and as always always if you'd like to share your own memories of DeAndre feel free to leave a comment below