Sean Dawkins, who played nine seasons in the NFL, most notably for the Indianapolis Colts, died earlier this week.
He was 52 years old.
Details surrounding his death have not been announced.
Dawkins was a first-round pick in 1993. He tallied 25 touchdowns across his professional career, setting a career-high of seven in a season with the Seattle Seahawks in 1999.
Colts owner Jim Irsay paid tribute to Dawkins on Thursday, saying: “Rest in peace, Sean Dawkins. I am shocked and saddened.”
“My prayers and condolences to Sean’s family.”
Irsay’s Colts drafted Dawkins after a standout collegiate career at Cal.
As a Golden Bear, Dawkins was a consensus All-American in 1992 and was subsequently inducted into the Cal Athletics Hall of Fame in 2005.
NBA great and current Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who was a freshman on the Cal basketball team when Sean was tearing it up on the gridiron, shared his grief following his fellow Golden Bear’s death saying, “Heartbroken over the tragic loss of Sean Dawkins, a true legend of the @Cal Bear community.”
“His remarkable talent brought joy to fans and inspired many. Our deepest condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sean. #ForeverACalBear #RIPSeanDawkins.”
Real Deal Team
…”shocked and saddened”? He didn’t feel that way when he was forcing people to take the non-vaccine “vaccines” which have killed and maimed millions. This poor guy probably took the shots and is now dead. Shocked my ass.