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An arrest has been made in the murder of Diondre Overton. This week, North Carolina police (Guilford County Sheriff’s Office) announced that 20-year-old Jeremiah Diago Blanks has been arrested and charged with felony first degree murder in the shooting death of Overton, who was 26 years old.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 9, 2024

Man charged with murdering ex-Clemson WR Diondre Overton

An arrest was made on Tuesday and a felony first-degree murder charge was filed against a man in connection with the September death of former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton.

College Football News / ESPN / October 8, 2024

Man charged with murder of former Clemson WR

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Michigan and charged with first-degree murder in last month's fatal shooting of former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton, police said.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 10, 2024

Bart Boatwright’s Photo Gallery No. 2: Clemson Dominates App State

Saturday night in Death Valley started with a tribute to Diondre Overton, who passed away way too soon, and ended with one of the best offensive performances ever in Death Valley.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 8, 2024

Tragic Cause of Death Revealed for Clemson Tigers National Champion Receiver

When Clemson announced the death of former wide receiver Diondre Overton on Saturday, it caused a ripple effect across gameday against Appalachian State.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 8, 2024

Clemson's Emotional Tribute to Diondre Overton

CLEMSON — As he came walking down Tiger Walk prior to No. 25 Clemson’s 66-20 win over Appalachian State Saturday, Dabo Swinney noticed a bouquet of flowers resting on the name plate of Diondre Overton, who was listed as a captain on Clemson’s 2018 National Championship Team.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / September 8, 2024

Watch: Dabo Swinney on Diondre Overton's passing, reacts to blowout win over App State

Head coach Dabo Swinney held his postgame press conference after Clemson's 66-20 thumping of App State on Saturday night. Check out the full press conference below:

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / September 7, 2024

Watch: Dabo Swinney spends time thinking of Diondre Overton at Tiger Walk

The Clemson community was hit hard when news came out that former Clemson receiver Diondre Overton passed away on Friday night at the young age of 26. Overton was well-liked by his teammates and coaches as social media was flooded with tributes for him on Saturday.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 7, 2024

Ex-Clemson player Diondre Overton died in shooting: reports

Ex-Clemson Tigers wide receiver Diondre Overton died in a shooting early Saturday morning, the Guilford Co. (N.C.) Sheriff's Office said, according to local reports.

College Football News / Clemson Tigers on SI / September 7, 2024

Two-Time Clemson Tigers National Champion Receiver Dies at 26 Years Old

The Clemson Tigers announced on Saturday that Diondre Overton, a wide receiver for the Tigers during both of their national title runs, died at 26 years old.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 7, 2024

Former Clemson WR Diondre Overton dies at 26

Former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton has died. He was 26. The school announced Overton's passing on Saturday but did not reveal a cause of death.

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Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / September 7, 2024

Former Clemson Wideout Passes Away

A former Clemson Tiger has passed away. Former wide receiver Diondre Overton, who played with the Tigers from 2016-19, has died. He was just 26 years old.

Clemson Tigers News / TigerNet / January 7, 2024

Former Clemson WR Diondre Overton lands in new merged spring league

A former Clemson WRU target is set to start another run in a spring pro football league. Diondre Overton was picked by Memphis Showboats of the new United Football League in Friday's dispersal draft, a merged spring league from the XFL and USFL previously.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / January 7, 2024

Former Tiger Getting Another Shot

The dream continues for a former Tiger is getting another chance to play professional football. The Memphis Showboats have selected Diondre Overton in the dispersal draft.

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