In Memoriam
Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro dies at 28
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died suddenly on Wednesday Dec. 16. He was 28 years old.
Former Baltimore Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro has died in his native Virginia.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were dispatched to an apartment in Williamsburg, Virginia, where Taliaferro required medical attention. Medics later arrived and transported Taliafer to a local hospital, where he died.
Taliaferro’s cause of death was not revealed but a family disclosed to FOX Baltimore, Lorenzo died suddenly of a heart attack.
He was just 28 years old.
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Taliaferro was a fourth-round draft pick of the Ravens in 2014. He had rushing for 339 yards and five touchdowns in three seasons with the team. He played 19 games with the Ravens.
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro,” Head Coach of the Ravens John Harbaugh said in a statement. “Lorenzo was a kind, smart, respectful and determined young man. He was Someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo’s family. May he rest in peace.”
A standout for Coastal Carolina University, Taliaferro rushed for 1,729 yards and 27 touchdowns in his senior season for the Chanticleers, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. He was a Walter Payton Award finalist and a Second Team All-American. He had eight of Coastal’s top 20 single-game rushing performances that season. Taliaferro is the program’s single-season leader in rushing yards.
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