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Georgia HS quarterback dies after complications during surgery
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Roswell High School (Georgia) quarterback Robbie Roper has died after complications during surgery on Wednesday. Family and school officials confirmed the tragic news on through social media. He was 18.
“Hey guys it’s the Roper family. We just wanted to update everyone on Robbie. Robbie just past,” a statement from the family said. “He was the biggest joy to our family. We are proud of the young man he has become. He will ne missed by his friends and family dearly.”
Below is the full statement:
Hey everyone, here is the update on Robbie. pic.twitter.com/oZuzCT7czf
— Robbie Roper 6'4 215lb Dual Threat QB/GPA 3.9 (@robbieroper2022) December 22, 2021
News regarding Roper’s situation became public on Tuesday night via social media. He suffered from complications while undergoing shoulder surgery in Florida. Roper was put on life support.
Roper was also a 2022 college football recruit and had received 4 offers during the recruiting process.
Thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB