Former NFL participant Ronald Powell dies aged 32

Former NFL linebacker Ronald Powell has died on the age of 32.

Powell was drafted by the New Orleans Saints within the fifth spherical of the 2014 draft and performed 14 instances for them throughout his rookie season.

He additionally had temporary spells with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago Bears however by no means performed within the NFL once more after leaving New Orleans.

His former school soccer teammate introduced the information on social media on Tuesday. The explanation for demise stays unclear.

A press release learn: ‘I Love You Forever until we meet once more. An EXCELLENT FATHER. Respected Brother and a Loving Son.’

Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Ronald Powell has died on the age of 32 

‘I’m saddened to share with the remainder of the world that Ronald Powell Transitioned Earlier immediately. REST IN POWER RONALD POWELL.’

‘Today we mourn the lack of Ronald Powell- a father, a brother, and a son who was cherished and cherished by so many,’ the NFLPA Former Players Fraternity mentioned.

‘We ship consolation to all those that knew Ronald. [Rest in peace].’

Powell signed with the Florida Gators as a five-star recruit out of highschool and was the No. 1 prospect within the 2010 class from Rancho Verde High School in California. 

Despite various accidents at school, Powell was taken by the Saints and had a robust first season however was launched in September 2015. 

After bouncing round NFL apply squad rosters, Powell was signed by the Orlando Apollos of the previous AAF in 2019. 

But he was waived earlier than the season even began and did not play in a single recreation.

The Florida Gators soccer program posted their very own tribute, writing: ‘We’re very saddened to study in regards to the passing of former Gators participant Ronald Powell.

‘Our ideas and prayers are together with his household and family members.’