Alex Collins, former NFL, USFL running back, dead at 28

Alex Collins, a former operating again for the Seahawks and Ravens, died at 28 years previous.

The Ravens introduced the tragic information in a press release Monday night.

“With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Alex Collins,” the team said.

“All the time fast to greet everybody with a smile, he was a genuinely form one who carried a particular pleasure and fervour wherever he went. Might Alex all the time be remembered for the sunshine and love he dropped at so many individuals in his life.”

A reason behind dying was not instantly introduced.

Collins was drafted by the Seahawks within the fifth spherical of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Arkansas.

“Completely heartbroken,” the Seahawks tweeted. “Prayers are with the Collins household.”

In his five-year NFL profession, he carried the ball 483 instances for 1,997 yards and two touchdowns.

He final performed within the NFL in 2021.

“Alex was a pleasure to be round and somebody whose mild shined brightly,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh mentioned in a press release.

“I’ll all the time bear in mind him for being an amazing teammate who had an uplifting spirit that impacted everybody he encountered. He was additionally a sensible participant who ran with limitless willpower, and he contributed to quite a lot of our success throughout his time in Baltimore.

“We ship our heartfelt condolences and assist to Alex’s household. Might he now relaxation in God’s everlasting peace.”

Collins performed for the Memphis Showboats within the USFL this previous season.

He starred collegiately at Arkansas, speeding for over 1,000 yards every of his three seasons there.

“We’re so saddened by the sudden and tragic passing of Alex Collins,” the varsity said in a statement. “He was a legendary Razorback and a good higher individual.

“His love for the Razorbacks and want to be a Hog was plain. We’ll miss him enormously. Our ideas are together with his household and family members throughout this tough time.”

Throughout his NFL profession, he spoke about how the footwork facet of Irish dancing helped him put together for soccer competitors.

“Man this Alex Collins information is so unhappy. I all the time considered this after I noticed him play—he was so charming and joyful at any time when he talked about it,” ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes tweeted, about Collins’ dancing.

“Horrible,” tweeted Seahawks beat author Gregg Bell. “Had a vitality about him. The Irish dancing. The smile. Unhappy.”