The sporting world is in mourning at the death of one of its own.

According to new reports, NFL running back Alex Collins has died. He was only 28 years old at the time.

Collins’ previous team, the Baltimore Ravens, announced his death on social media on August 14 in the evening.

“We mourn Alex Collins’ death with heavy hearts.” “He was a genuinely kind person who carried a special joy and passion wherever he went, always quick to greet everyone with a smile,” the Ravens’ statement began.

“May Alex always be remembered for the light and love he brought to so many people in his life,” the statement concluded.

His cause of death has not yet been shared with the public.

Collin’s entered the NFL draft in 2016 after graduating from Arizona in 2013. In 2021, he was released by the Seattle Seahawks.