Jaylon Ferguson, a Ravens veteran linebacker and former college standout, has died at age 26.
Baltimore announced the news on Wednesday morning. No further details were provided on the cause of Ferguson’s death.
“We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson,” the team said in a statement. “He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality.
“We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon’s family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon.”
A third-round pick in the 2019 NFL draft, Ferguson landed on the Ravens and immediately became an impact player on defense.