BTN.com staff, June 13, 2018
Maryland sophomore offensive lineman Jordan McNair, 19, died Wednesday. McNair was hospitalized following an organized team workout May 29.
"Our team is heartbroken with the loss of Jordan McNair," DJ Durkin said in a team release. "Jordan was an incredible young man, and his passion and enthusiasm made him an invaluable and beloved member of our team. Jordan was a hard worker and he always had a smile on his face. He was an extremely talented football player and a humble and genuine human being. He embodied the essence of what it means to be a teammate. Jordan was a fighter. Over the past few weeks, Jordan never gave up with his family, friends and team by his side. Our team will continue to be inspired by the spirit of this brave fighter."
See how the Maryland family reacted to the news below.
Today the Maryland family mourns the passing of Jordan McNair.
Letter from Executive Athletic Director: https://t.co/UwbF7m8psS pic.twitter.com/QAWnzHX7xN
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) June 13, 2018
https://twitter.com/Khillqb11/status/1006964985359159301
this hurt man…you gonna be missed more than you could ever imagine bro, look out for us and fly high big homie…????
— Lorenzo Harrison III (@Lo2Lo_) June 13, 2018
Rest In Peace Jordan McNair ??? Gone To Soon
— DJ Moore (@idjmoore) June 13, 2018
Lost for words and heartbroken, didn?t see this coming…I lost a teammate today and all I can do is pray and continue to talk to you everyday ????this only gonna make us stronger and another reason to go even harder for you bro..RIP to my guy Jordan ? pic.twitter.com/qgXY637mxh
— JLeake (@ny_king20) June 13, 2018
White for our gratitude for how you have impacted our lives. Red for the flash and joy you brought everyday. You are truly missed my guy. Love you bro ???? pic.twitter.com/9H2QweAESm
— Ellis McKennie (@ellismckennie) June 14, 2018
My Brother, My Teammate is gone but will never be forgotten. R.I.P @TheRealJMcNair ????
— Coach TC (@Tahj__) June 13, 2018
Life is too precious. Don?t take it for granted ??
— Jake Funk (@jakefunk34) June 13, 2018
My heart hurts ?
— Cavon Walker (@_BigCinco) June 13, 2018
R.i.p big bru ?I remember the first time we met , it was nun but smiles ?just met me but still treated me like a brother ? Gods got a plan ..sending all my condolences to his family pic.twitter.com/XSODMjEpjo
— ?Raymond Boone (@_SavageRay) June 13, 2018
Life is too short. Make each day count, do the right thing, and make time for the ones you love most.
— Tino Ellis (@IamTinoEllis) June 13, 2018
My heart ain't hurt like this in a while man , I love you brother .. I know God gonna take care of you #KING????
— Anthony Mcfarland Jr (@AnttMacc_) June 13, 2018