Ohio State Community Mourns The Passing Of Dwayne Haskins

The Ohio State community is mourning the passing of former quarterback, Dwayne Haskins, who died Saturday morning after being hit by a car in South Florida. He was just 24 years old.

In the hours since the announcement, dozens of teammates, former coaches and members of the Ohio State community have reflected on Haskins and the impact he had on their lives.

i love you forever. Miss you Simba.. #RIH7 pic.twitter.com/mWROfqNa1z

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022

Our first week at Ohio State.. so much history to be made pic.twitter.com/0s3EtS7KX9

— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022

Man… RIP 7 🙏🏾

— Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) April 9, 2022

7 forever🕊

— Thayer Munford Jr (@TMunford75) April 9, 2022

This can’t be real

— Austin Mack (@Austin__Mack11) April 9, 2022

Tough to find the words… you will be missed pic.twitter.com/x9bNzmRvCv

— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) April 9, 2022

A big brother to me… RIP Dwayne 💔

— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) April 9, 2022

Hurt, lost for words RIH 7

— CJ Stroud (@CJ7STROUD) April 9, 2022

RIP Dwayne Haskins, condolences to the Haskins family. He was a KING and a truly great friend to me and everyone he came around. You’ll be missed by everyone you’ve touched throughout your life 🙏🏾

— Paris Johnson Jr. (@ParisJohnsonJr) April 9, 2022

Shocked and saddened by the devastating news about Dwayne. He was a legend on the field and truly a tremendous human being. Prayers to the Haskins’ family. pic.twitter.com/A3osynNcWM

— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) April 9, 2022

💔💔 pic.twitter.com/jpwOSjxCGR

— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022

Haskins’ former coaches – both in college and the NFL – also shared their thoughts.

The loss of Dwayne is beyond tragic and extremely difficult to process. For those who knew him closely, he was much more than a great football player. He had a giant heart, old soul and an infectious smile. The Ohio State community and our entire football program are heartbroken.

— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 9, 2022

Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022

I love you 7 💔 #Godspeed

— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 9, 2022

#7 Words can’t express my deepest sorrow and sympathy for the family . My prayers are with you . #Rip pic.twitter.com/usFx9dnxDt

— Larry A. Johnson (@R2X_Rushmen1) April 9, 2022

Absolutely devastated. He was an incredible person, a great friend, and Brother. No doubt where he is right now. Love you Dwayne, Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/HC1ATy1UOb

— Corey Dennis (@CoreyDennis_) April 9, 2022

Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Dwayne Haskins Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his incredible family. One of the greatest QB’s in Ohio State history, but an even better son, teammate, and friend. God Bless!! pic.twitter.com/lM9Z8LzMhe

— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) April 9, 2022