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Lorenzo Taliaferro, former running back for the Baltimore Ravens, has died of a heart attack in his native Virginia at just 28. His death was announced by the York-Poquoson Sheriff s Office Wednesday night without revealing a cause. However, a family member told Fox Baltimore that Taliaferro had died from a heart attack. 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 York-Poquoson Sheriff s Office said in a statement. Medics also arrived and transported the patient to a local hospital where he later passed away. Lorenzo Taliaferro was 28 years old. We cannot release any medical information. Our sincere condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to his family and friends.
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