Former NFL linebacker Ronald Powell — the No. 1-ranked high school recruit in the 2010 class — has tragically died at 32 years old.
Powell’s former college football teammate, Junior Galette, announced the sad news on his X page … saying he’s heartbroken over the death.
“I Love You Forever till we meet again,” Galette wrote on the social media app on Monday night. “An EXCELLENT FATHER. Respected Brother and a Loving Son.”
“I am saddened to share with the rest of the world that Ronald Powell Transitioned Earlier today. REST IN POWER RONALD POWELL.”
Galette did not reveal a cause of death.
Powell started his football career at Rancho Verde High School in California … playing defensive end, linebacker and tight end. In his senior year, he logged 13 sacks and 28 tackles for losses … and became a five-star college recruit who was ranked as the top player in his class.
The California native ultimately committed the Florida Gators … though injuries — which included two torn ACLs — slowed his career down. Still, he was able to log 11 sacks, two pass deflections and a forced fumble in three seasons.
In 2014, the New Orleans Saints selected him in the NFL draft … but he only went on to play in 14 games.
Powell also recorded time in the Alliance of American Football in 2018 … playing for the Orlando Apollos.
RIP
