Ray Lewis III, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, has been reported to have died at the age of 28. The details of his death were not made immediately available. Lewis is one of the greatest defensive players to ever grace the NFL. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Baltimore Ravens and appeared in 13 Pro Bowls. He holds several NFL records related to tackling and was a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2018.
Three of his four sons followed him into the world of football. Rahsaan has played at UFC, FAU, Kentucky, and recently transferred to Georgia Southern. Meanwhile, Rayshard played at Utah State, Maryland, and Kentucky. While Rahsaan is still in college, Rayshard appears to have left football for the time being. However, Lewis III was Lewis’ eldest son, and the first to undergo the football journey.

Ray Lewis III Dies At 28

Send a prayer up for Ray Lewis and his family after the passing of his son. Ray Lewis III was only 28 years old. pic.twitter.com/nW6MDntzMZ

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) June 16, 2023

Ray Lewis III followed his father into the world of football. Playing running back, he was a standout for Lake Mary Prep, racking up 1898 yards and 20 touchdowns in his senior year. He committed to his father’s alma mater, the University of Miami. He transitioned to cornerback before transferring from Miami to Coastal Carolina. However, he was removed from the team in 2016 after being indicted on a charge of third-degree criminal sexual assault. However, the charges were later dropped.

Lewis III finished his collegiate career at Virginia Union, a Division II HBCU. While Lewis III didn’t have the chance to follow his father to the NFL, he sought to keep his football dreams alive. In 2021, he played for the Wyoming Mustangs of Champions Indoor Football. Many have expressed their sadness at his passing. Diego Ryland, associate head coach at Virginia Union, called him a “Great young man and a better teammate.” Rashaan shared his thoughts on his brother’s passing on Instgram. “Really can’t believe I’m evening typings this but RIP big brother 🕊 💫. A true angel. I pray you’re at peace now because I know how much you [were] really hurting. I don’t and I won’t ever have the words man, ’cause this pain right here…I love you, I love you, I love you 💫 ❤️.”