NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins dies aged 24 after being hit by car

Dwayne Haskins was struck and killed by a automotive on the age of 24 (Photos: AP)

NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins has died on the age or 24 after being struck by a automotive in south Florida, in accordance with his agent.

The Pittsburgh Steelers star was coaching in Florida with different quarterbacks, working backs and broad receivers.

His agent Cedric Saunders says he was killed on Saturday morning when he was struck by a automobile.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin stated: ‘I'm devastated and perplexed with the unlucky passing of Dwayne Haskins.

‘He rapidly grew to become a part of our Steelers household upon his arrival in Pittsburgh and was one among our hardest staff, each on the sector and in our neighborhood.

‘Dwayne was a fantastic teammate, however much more so an amazing buddy to so many. I'm really heartbroken. Our ideas and prayers are together with his spouse, Kalabrya, and his total household throughout this tough time.’

After graduating from Ohio State College, Haskins was chosen fifteenth general by the Washington Commanders within the 2019 season draft.

He spent two blended seasons with Washington earlier than being launched and signing for Pittsburgh forward of the 2021 season.

Whereas Haskins didn't make a regular-season look with the Steelers final yr, he was anticipated to compete for a beginning place following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray paid tribute to Haskins on social media, tweeting: ‘RIP Dwayne Haskins.. heartbreaking… Prayers to his household and family members. Love yours whereas they’re right here!’

Chicago Cubs baseball star Marcus Stroman added: ‘Heartbreaking. RIP Dwayne Haskins! Sending blessings and prayers to his household. Life is treasured.

‘We’re all the time reminded. Extremely unhappy to see younger kings and queens, with their total life forward of them, gone too quickly. Love your folks and discover your happiness every day!’