It has been a difficult past few days for the Baltimore Ravens legend and Hall of Fame Ray Lewis. The former Ravens linebacker lost his eldest son Ray Lewis III recently after a case of accidental overdose. According to reports, Ray Lewis III was found lying naked and unconscious after police and paramedics responded to a 911 call on Wednesday evening. Even after administering Narcan, which is used to treat cases of overdose, there was no response from the 28-year-old. He was declared dead after officials rushed him to the Advent Health Hospital in Altamonte Springs.

Ray Lewis III followed in his father’s footsteps, playing football. He had quite the college football career. And before the shocking end of his life, he was also considered a good person and a role model to many people.

Ray Lewis III was an inspiration to many

While Ray Lewis III might have shifted his focus from playing professional football to music as a career, he was still regarded as a role model to many during his high school and college days. After the tragic news of his death, Fox 35 made their way to his school, Lake Mary Prep. 

During his high school days at Lake Mary Prep, Ray Lewis III played as a running back. And back then, he enjoyed notable success as a high school footballer. He led the Griffins to a district championship in 2012, and his photo and name are etched into their Hall of Fame. Their basketball coach and school graduate Jordan Stewart had high praises to speak about Lewis III. He said, “He was pretty much a role model for this school. For new athletes.” He went on to talk about how Ray Lewis III was always seen as a gem of a person during his high school days. 

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And after finishing high school, the eldest son was on his way to play for his Hall Of Fame father’s alumni.

 Following his father’s shadow in college

Ray Lewis played for the Miami Hurricanes in college, and it was from there that they selected him as a first-round draft pick by the Baltimore Ravens. And just like him, his eldest son had also committed to play college football for the University of Miami. He was in Miami for two years, making nine appearances as a freshman while recording 15 yards on four rushes and making six catches over 47 yards. But because of the lack of playing time, Ray Lewis III then transferred to Coastal Carolina in 2015. After playing 12 games as a return kick specialist, he transferred again to Virginia Union, where he played for the team in the 2017 season.

While his family and friends grieve through the loss of their loved one, he will always be remembered eternally forever amongst everyone who had the opportunity to interact with him.

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