Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what s clicking on FoxNews.com.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died Wednesday at age 28, according to the York-Poquoson Sheriff s Office in Virginia.
Deputies were dispatched to an apartment in Williamsburg, Va., around 3 p.m. after the sheriff s office said they received a call from someone in need of medical attention later identified as Taliaferro. After medics arrived, Taliaferro was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Authorities didn t provide a cause of death, however, a family member told FOX 45 of Baltimore that he died of a heart attack.
Officials have not yet released an official cause of death, but a family member told
Fox45 the former NFL player suffered a heart attack.
Ravens head coach
John Harbaugh released a statement Thursday (December 17), relaying the team’s reaction to the news. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro. He was a kind, smart, respectful, and determined young man –– someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization” Harbaugh said.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo’s family. May he rest in peace.”
In 2014, Taliaferro was selected by the Ravens in the 4th round of that year’s NFL Draft coming out of Coastal Carolina University. He was with the team for three years, rushing 339 yards, and 5 touchdowns before being cut before the start of the 2017 season. He joined the Canadian Football League in 2018.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro suffers a heart attack and dies aged 28
Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro has died from a reported heart attack in his native Virginia - Taliaferro would have turned 29 on Wednesday
He played only three NFL seasons, but Taliaferro s death generated a significant reaction from fans, several of whom shared stories about his kindness
Drafted with the 138h pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, Taliaferro played in 19 games, rushing for 339 yards and five TDs, while adding 16 receptions for 153 yards
Taliaferro was cut by the team in 2017 and briefly resurfaced in the CFL
By Jeff Kerr, CBS Sports 10:44 AM PST, December 17, 2020 Joe Robbins/Getty Images
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died suddenly Wednesday. Taliaferro died of a heart attack, a family member told
WBBF Fox 45 in Baltimore. He was 28 years old.
Taliaferro was a fourth-round draft pick of the Ravens in 2014, rushing for 339 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons with the team. He played 19 games with the Ravens. We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. Lorenzo was a kind, smart, respectful, and determined young man someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo s family. May he rest in peace.
Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro dies of heart attack at 28
Lorenzo Taliaferro played three seasons for the Baltimore Ravens
Lorenzo Taliaferro has died from a heart attack at the age of 28.
The York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office in Williamsburg, Virginia confirmed his passing in a tweet. He died Wednesday night after attempts to offer medical help were unsuccessful.
Lorenzo Taliaferro (Credit: Getty Images)
“Earlier today, December 16, 2020, at approximately 3:07 pm Deputies were dispatched to the 100 Block of Windsor Lane for a call of someone needing medical attention,” the post read. “Medics also arrived and transported the patient to a local hospital where he later passed away.”