Former LSU receiver Devonta Lee, member of Tigers' national title team, dead at 26

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Devonta Lee, a former Bulldog wide receiver," their statement on X read. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and former teammates during this difficult time. He will always be remembered as a member of the Bulldog family."

"The LSU Football family mourns the loss of former Tiger, Devonta Lee," LSU added in another post. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates." 

"He was a fighter and he loved everybody. [Devonta] was a good kid [and would] do anything for anybody," she told the outlet. "He loved football [and] he gave his all in anything he did. He worked out every day [and was] a very hard, dedicated player [who] never gave up in football. [I will miss] my son."