Former K-State DL Derick Newton Deceased At Age 21, Died By Suicide

MANHATTAN, KS – SEPTEMBER 12: Quarterback Skylar Thompson #10 of the Kansas State Wildcats hands the ball off to running back Harry Trotter #2 against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the first half at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium on September 12, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

Former Kansas State defensive lineman Derick Newton has tragically passed away at the tender age of 21-years-old. He had just left the Kansas State program earlier this month after appearing in two games and making one tackle.

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— Derick Newton? (@derick_newton) October 1, 2020

According to TheMercury.com, Newton died by suicide.

One-time teammates and friends have showed an outpouring of emotion through social media on Thursday.

Hold’em tighter.. Love them even stronger.. #restinparadise5 #LLDN ? love Dnewt.. you will be missed brother… pic.twitter.com/HG0XZ2fIeY
— Jax Dineen (@call_me_jax) October 29, 2020

Damn… Rest In Peace lil bro @derick_newton
— Elijah Lee (@elee_doubleace) October 29, 2020

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Too many goodbyes this year. Check on your loved ones #LLDN ??
— Malik⁴??‍♂️ (@Leekfor6) October 29, 2020

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My hearts hurting right now… Rest easy @derick_newton you were a real one? Everyone keep his family in your prayers??BUCO 4L https://t.co/086cL3FqCX
— Jacob Abel (@thejacobabel) October 29, 2020

Late Wednesday night, Newton posted the following message to his Facebook account, “Got issues I Kant deal wyt luv yll folks”.

Newton redshirted his freshman year before spending the 2019 season playing for Butler County Community College.