Liberty University.Photo:Michael Wade/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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“It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes, Tajh Boyd,” Libertysaidin a statement. “We thank God for bringing Tajh into our Liberty Athletics community and we will always remember him as a Flame. Tajh will be missed dearly.”
“It’s gone be a while before this feels real. But imma see you again. Rest easy Lil Brother,”tweetedfellow Liberty offensive lineman X’zauvea Gadlin.
“No words can take this pain away!”tweetedChad Scott, the team’s speed and strength coach.“I love you and appreciate our time together! You had a huge smile that could light up any room. Would love to give you one more hug and tell you I love you forever.”
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Boyd was a three-star recruit out of high school and committed to play for Liberty before his senior season, according to the university.
He was enrolled to major in Interdisciplinary Studies and dreamt of becoming a computer science engineer after graduating from college, according to the Liberty athletic department.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Tajh’s family, his teammates and friends, our football coaching staff, as well as our entire athletics department and the greater Liberty University community,” Liberty coach Jamey Chadwell and director of athletics Ian McCaw said in a statement. “We grieve together as a family and will seek guidance, comfort and understanding from the Lord during these difficult times.”
source: people.com
