Ronald Powell passes away at the age of 32.

Former New Orleans Saints linebacker Ronald Powell passed away on Monday at the age of 32, as announced by the NFL Players Association on Tuesday. The cause of his death is not immediately known.

The University of Florida, where Powell played from 2010 to 2013, also acknowledged his passing.

The news of Powell’s death began circulating on Monday, initially announced on social media by his former Saints teammate, Junior Galette.

Selected as a fifth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in the 2014 NFL draft, Powell played in 14 games for the Saints during that season. However, he was released shortly before the start of the 2015 campaign and did not play in another NFL game thereafter.

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We’re very saddened to learn about the passing of former Saint Ronald Powell.

We send our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time ? pic.twitter.com/uRJeUen0D4
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 17, 2024

Ronald Powell was a highly sought-after high school player from Southern California and ranked among the top national recruits in the 2010 class. He chose to sign with the University of Florida, where he played under then-coach Urban Meyer.

During his three seasons with the Florida Gators, Powell showcased his talent by recording 18.5 tackles for loss, including 11 sacks. Unfortunately, he faced a setback in 2012 when he missed the entire season due to an ACL tear sustained during the spring. Despite the injury, Powell’s contributions and skills on the field marked him as a standout player during his college football career.