Gone Too Soon: Former Michigan football star Obi Ezeh dies age 36 of
Obi Ezeh, a former Michigan football player, passes away at the age of 36. His mother gives a moving homage to the “quiet giant.”
At Michigan, Ezeh totaled 293 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions.
In a heartfelt Facebook post, his mother honored her “quiet giant.” DailyMail.com has all the most recent information on international sports.
Obi Ezeh, a former linebacker for the Washington Redskins and University of Michigan, passed away at the age of 36, as reported by his family.
On Sunday, May 5, Ezeh’s mother, Nkechy Ekere Ezeh, shared a heartfelt homage to her son on Facebook.
“My own, all mine!” My older brother. My second choice. my heart. The heart of my father. My silent behemoth! Grandchild of an elephant. The post said, “Journey well to your maker, oo.”
Please hold his hands for me, Mother Mary. The choirs of heaven escort him to Jesus as St. Peter opens the gate for him.
“You, my dear son Obinna Ezeh, will always hold a special place in my heart.”
At the age of 36, former University of Michigan linebacker Obi Ezeh passed away from unspecified circumstances.
At the age of 36, former University of Michigan linebacker Obi Ezeh passed away from unspecified circumstances.
During his time at Michigan, Ezeh amassed 293 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions.
During his time at Michigan, Ezeh amassed 293 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions.
After signing with the Washington Redskins without being picked, he was released by the organization.
After signing with the Washington Redskins without being picked, he was released by the organization.
The linebacker’s death’s specifics are still unknown.
We are sorry to hear of the passing of former Wolverine linebacker Obi Ezeh,’ the University of Michigan football team tweeted.
We are sending our condolences to his friends, family, and former teammates. I hope he finds peace.
Between 2006 and 2010, Ezeh was a Michigan player. In 49 games, he racked up 293 tackles, three sacks, and two interceptions.
He was selected as a semifinalist for the Butkus Award, which is given to the best college linebacker in the nation, during his redshirt junior year.
He was not drafted out of college but signed with the Washington Redskins. Later on, the team would waive him.
The University of Michigan has had a difficult week. It was announced earlier this weekend that Darius Morris, a former Wolverine and NBA standout, had passed away at the age of 33.
