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Sports world reacts to tragic news of Dwayne Haskins’ sudden passing
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The sports world is reeling from the devastating news of Dwayne Haskins Jr.’s death on Saturday morning. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the former Ohio State and NFL quarterback was killed after being struck by a vehicle in South Florida.
Haskins was 24 years old, less than one month from celebrating his 25th birthday.
Haskins was a star at Ohio State in 2018, catapulting up the draft boards as one of the top quarterbacks in the 2019 NFL Draft class. He started all 14 games for the Buckeyes, throwing for 4,831 yards and 50 touchdowns while completing passes at a 70% clip. He was a winner of the B1G Offensive Player of the Year, B1G Quarterback of the Year and was a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Many former teammates, opponents, friends, coaches and media were shocked and saddened by the devastating news on Saturday:
Heartbreaking news man… Rest Easy Dwayne 🙏🏻❤️ https://t.co/96IqdD4twX
— Trace McSorley (@McSorley_IX) April 9, 2022
An utter shock. Absolutely gutted. There are no words to make sense of this. Our relationship went beyond this game of football, Dwayne was an amazing young man with a bright future ahead of him. Gone way too soon.
— Michael Locksley (@CoachLocks) April 9, 2022
Please keep the Haskins family in your prayers. A parent should never have to a bury their child. Stay strong, stay together. Hug your loved ones tighter today. 🕊
— Michael Locksley (@CoachLocks) April 9, 2022
I love you 7 💔 #Godspeed
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 9, 2022
https://twitter.com/Thekidstan/status/1512815809386668033?s=20&t=vwuE9AQZlD0fnhNTP-i66A
Shocked and saddened by the devastating news about Dwayne. He was a legend on the field and truly a tremendous human being. Prayers to the Haskins’ family. pic.twitter.com/A3osynNcWM
— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) April 9, 2022
Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022
Prayers up for Dwayne Haskins and his family 🙏🏾
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 9, 2022
RIP Dwayne Haskins, condolences to the Haskins family. He was a KING and a truly great friend to me and everyone he came around. You’ll be missed by everyone you’ve touched throughout your life 🙏🏾
— Paris Johnson Jr. (@ParisJohnsonJr) April 9, 2022
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dwayne Haskins and join the rest of the football world in mourning his loss. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/TaFkzMBKqr
— Rose Bowl Game (@rosebowlgame) April 9, 2022
Lifting Dwayne Haskins, Jr family in prayer is a given. But please lift up his Buckeyes and current teammates in your prayers as well. They are gutted.
— Annie Apple (@SurvivinAmerica) April 9, 2022
RIP Dwayne Haskins. Absolutely tragic news…Praying for his family 🙏
— Adrian Martinez (@MartinezTheQB) April 9, 2022
Hurt, lost for words RIH 7
— CJ Stroud (@CJ7STROUD) April 9, 2022
worst news i’ve ever woke up to..
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022
I love you forever 7
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) April 9, 2022
Tragic to hear the news of @dh_simba7 passing. A bright & talented y player. I had the opportunity to call a # of his games & watch him grow as a leader & young man. Thoughts & prayers to the Haskins family. RIP. Life is so fragile. Never take a day or person for granted.
— Brady Quinn (@Brady_Quinn) April 9, 2022
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022
The Dept. of Athletics is terribly saddened to learn of the death of Dwayne Haskins. We are thinking of the entire Haskins family during this most difficult time. Our prayers are with the family, and with his current and former teammates, coaches, friends and relatives. https://t.co/4aEdQ9nQdj
— Ohio State Buckeyes 🌰 (@OhioStAthletics) April 9, 2022
We send our heartfelt condolences to the Haskins family and the entire Ohio State University community. https://t.co/hbP0HxdjzT
— Big Ten Conference (@bigten) April 9, 2022
Haskins was the No. 15 overall player selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, picked by the Washington Football Team. He signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in January.
Haskins was in South Florida training with teammates at the time of the fatal accident.
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