Former Michigan State football star linebacker Obi Eze has died at just 36 years old, his mother announced on social media Sunday.
“Only mine! My Obi. My #2. My heart. My father’s heart. My silent giant!” his mother, Nkeshi, posted on Facebook. “I am the grandson of the elephant. May you journey well towards your Creator. Virgin Mary, please hold my hand for me.” St. Peter as the heavenly choir leads him to Jesus. opened the door for him,” the player’s mother, Nkechi Ekere Eze, wrote. Facebook.
“My Obinna Eze, you are always in my heart, my beloved son.”
Eze, who is 6-foot-4 and weighs 244 pounds, appeared in 50 games at the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2010, according to . detroit free press.
He was an All-American as a freshman in 2007 and earned All-Big Ten honorable mention in 2008.
Eze finished his college career with 293 tackles, three sacks, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and eight pass breakups. He also had nine games in which he recorded 10 or more tackles.
The University of Michigan mourned his death in the May you rest in peace.”
We are sorry to hear of the passing of former Wolverine linebacker Obi Eze. Our prayers go out to his family, friends, and his former teammates. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/2yjDvvDXj4
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) May 5, 2024
Others also mourned his death.
After his career at the University of Michigan, he got to know Obi Eze. He is one of the most caring and kind people you will ever meet. I’m so sorry to hear that he’s gone. The world has lost a tremendous soul.
— Michael SpathITH (@MichaelSpathITH) May 5, 2024
The Michigan football account announced the passing of Obi Eze. A tragic day for Michigan communities. My thoughts go out to the friends and family of Eze and Darius Morris. https://t.co/BCN7R96v1o
— Trevor McCue (@trevormccue) May 5, 2024
The cause of death has not yet been reported.
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