Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson (45) has passed away. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson passes away at 26 years old

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated Jun 22, 2022 9:14 AM ET

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson has passed away. He was just 26 years old.

We are profoundly saddened by the tragic passing of Jaylon Ferguson. pic.twitter.com/ylBvLEzjer
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) June 22, 2022

Terrible news: #Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson has died at just 26 years old.

Statement from agent Safarrah Lawson:

“It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Baltimore Ravens LB Jaylon Ferguson. The family asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) June 22, 2022

Ferguson played for Louisiana Tech from 2015 to 2018, finishing his college career with 187 tackles and an NCAA-record 45.0 sacks (since 2005). In 2016, Ferguson led the CUSA in sacks with 14.5.

In 2018 as a senior, he led the CUSA in tackles for loss (26) and both the CUSA and NCAA in sacks with 17.5. Ferguson was named the CUSA Defensive Player of the Year following the season and was selected by the Ravens in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

The Zachary, La. native posted career highs in games started (nine), tackles (31), quarterback hits (nine) and sacks (2.5) as a rookie and finished his career with 67 tackles, 17 quarterback hits and 4.5 sacks across 38 games played (10 starts).

Victor Barbosa

Victor Barbosa is a passionate follower of MLB, the NBA and NFL, with a deep interest in Boston-area teams. He graduated from Springfield College -- The Birthplace of Basketball -- in 2013 with a degree in Communications-Sports Journalism. Previous bylines include FanSided, Heavy and Syracuse

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