The family of the late Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson put out a statement Thursday to try and dispel rumors surrounding his unfortunate death.
Doni Smith, Ferguson’s fiancée, posted the remarks on Twitter shortly after TMZ reported, citing Baltimore police, that “investigators are not ruling out the possibility of an overdose.”
“It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the unexpected passing of our beloved Jaylon Ferguson. Jaylon was a loving father, son, brother, fiancé and an exceptional athlete. His kindness, big heart and infectious personality will be missed by so many, but his legacy will continue. We wholeheartedly appreciate the calls, text and post of support from his many friends and fans upon learning of his tragedy,” the statement began.
“Despite the speculation in earlier reports, at this point in time the case of Jaylon’s death has yet to be determined. This is one of the darkest moments in our lives and we are still utterly shocked. We ask that you please respect our privacy as we navigate through this difficult time.
“Again, thank you to everyone for the love shown and a special thanks to the Baltimore Ravens and the Louisiana Tech University.”
Ferguson was a standout linebacker at Louisiana Tech. He was named the 2018 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team all-conference selection in 2017 and 2018.
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The Ravens selected Ferguson in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech. He played 14 games during his rookie season and had 31 tackles, 2.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.
In 2021, he only played in 10 games and had six sacks during that season.
