Former Coaches, Teammates Honor Late Ohio State Quarterback Dwayne Haskins

The 24-year-old Haskins died on Saturday after being struck by a dump truck on a South Florida highway.

The Ohio State community remains in shock following the sudden passing of former quarterback Dwayne Haskins, who was struck and killed by a dump truck on a South Florida highway on Saturday morning. He was just 24 years old.

Haskins set 28 school records and seven Big Ten records during his lone season as a starter in 2018. He was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy and named the Big Ten’s offensive player and quarterback of the year while leading the Buckeyes to a Big Ten championship and victory in the Rose Bowl.

After being selected in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Haskins played three seasons for the Washington Redskins/Football Team and Pittsburgh Steelers. He started 13 games across three seasons in the league and was expected to compete for a starting role again this fall.

Reactions to the devastating news have continued to pour in throughout the day, with many of his former coaches, teammates and peers sharing their heartbroken thoughts on social media. Those messages can be found below:

Leader. Legend. Forever a Buckeye. pic.twitter.com/yxwaIewN9V

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 9, 2022

The loss of Dwayne is beyond tragic and extremely difficult to process. For those who knew him closely, he was much more than a great football player. He had a giant heart, old soul and an infectious smile. The Ohio State community and our entire football program are heartbroken.

— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 9, 2022

Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Dwayne Haskins Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his incredible family. One of the greatest QB’s in Ohio State history, but an even better son, teammate, and friend. God Bless!! pic.twitter.com/lM9Z8LzMhe

— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) April 9, 2022

Tough to find the words… you will be missed pic.twitter.com/x9bNzmRvCv

— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) April 9, 2022

Absolutely devastated. He was an incredible person, a great friend, and Brother. No doubt where he is right now. Love you Dwayne, Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/HC1ATy1UOb

— Corey Dennis (@CoreyDennis_) April 9, 2022

Prayers for Dwayne, his Parents, Family & Friends - had a B1G Dream as a Kid, Worked Hard & Chased that Dream.

So Grateful our Paths Crossed here in Columbus - Rest In Peace QB Simba pic.twitter.com/9BV0VWeK5v

— Kevin Wilson (@TulsaCoachKDub) April 9, 2022

💔 https://t.co/NnQ2cVWzZk

— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) April 9, 2022

I love you 7 💔 #Godspeed

— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 9, 2022

#7 Words can’t express my deepest sorrow and sympathy for the family . My prayers are with you . #Rip pic.twitter.com/usFx9dnxDt

— Larry A. Johnson (@R2X_Rushmen1) April 9, 2022

💔💔💔 https://t.co/s6QUjHPbJt

— Coach Tony Alford (@CoachTonyAlford) April 9, 2022

💔

— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022

One of my college roommates.. we played in the same 8th grade all star game… we talked about a reunion trip during one of theses off-seasons, it felt like we had time

— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022

Our first week at Ohio State.. so much history to be made pic.twitter.com/0s3EtS7KX9

— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022

Love you bro🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XBmafiVWHj

— LiL KayJay (@KayJayHill) April 9, 2022

worst news i’ve ever woke up to..

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022

i love you forever. Miss you Simba.. #RIH7 pic.twitter.com/mWROfqNa1z

— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022

I love you forever 7

— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) April 9, 2022

This can’t be real

— Austin Mack (@Austin__Mack11) April 9, 2022

Not Dwayne man

— Mike Weber (@mikeweberjr) April 9, 2022

You really never know when it’s the last time you’ll see someone .. this is crazy 😔

— Mike Weber (@mikeweberjr) April 9, 2022

GOD NO PLEASE https://t.co/mhuSKFEWGj

— Dre'Mont Jones (@TheOfficial_80) April 9, 2022

I love you 7!!!!!! I’m so fucking hurt!!!!!!! Fly high brother I fucking miss you!!!!!! ❤️❤️♾♾👼🏿 GOD WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY! pic.twitter.com/AeHMOmy8w4

— Brendon White (@therealestbw0) April 9, 2022

❤️
pic.twitter.com/b4dgOLGXoy

— Tate Martell (@TheTateMartell) April 9, 2022

Hurt man!

— Binvic. (@BinjimenVictor) April 9, 2022

love you 7 forever

— Jonathon Cooper (@JonathonCooper7) April 9, 2022

Speechless💔🙏🏼 love you 7

— Drue Chrisman (@DChrisman91) April 9, 2022

What a horrible way to announce the tragic killing of a young man… Dwayne was a light in our locker room and a phenomenal teammate, person, and friend. Praying for his wife and family🙏🏼 Rest In Peace, brother🦁
John 14:1-4 https://t.co/gXwDl7a9GZ

— Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) April 9, 2022

That’s my qb man! I’m at a lost of words… I will love and miss you dearly friend! I’m glad I’ve gotten to know you through football, but everyone who knows you knows you’re so much more than a athlete. You were a great Brother, friend, son and husband. You will be truly missed🤞🏾 pic.twitter.com/3ZZMs7oNMC

— Michael Jordan (@BigMikeJ73) April 9, 2022

Hurt, lost for words RIH 7

— CJ Stroud (@CJ7STROUD) April 9, 2022

A big brother to me… RIP Dwayne 💔

— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) April 9, 2022

Man… RIP 7 🙏🏾

— Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) April 9, 2022

Damn bro 💔 .. a REAL one. Since 2015, bro showed me nothing but love. One of the most genuine people I’ve ever met 😪. Ima miss you @dh_simba7 #LongLiveSimba 🦁

— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) April 9, 2022

There wasn’t a hateful bone in his body. Great player and person gone way too soon. RIP 7💔🙏

— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) April 9, 2022

7 forever🕊

— Thayer Munford Jr (@TMunford75) April 9, 2022

Damn Simba this one ain’t real

— Haskell Garrett (@HaskellGarrett) April 9, 2022

Wow my heart goes out to his family. RIP brother https://t.co/2iX4jtHycr

— MARS (@WW_Marcus) April 9, 2022

Rest In Peace king 👑 https://t.co/0ttKesJtii

— Jerron Cage (@CageJerron) April 9, 2022

I’m shaking rn, Love you DH❤️👑

— Javontae Jean-Baptiste (@Javontae_JB) April 9, 2022

Lost for words. All love 7 ❤️ https://t.co/1L7tleNQNR

— Dallas Gant (@dallas_gant) April 9, 2022

Man this hurts. I love you 7 😔❤️

— Tyreke Smith (@T_23_baller) April 9, 2022

RIP Dwayne Haskins, condolences to the Haskins family. He was a KING and a truly great friend to me and everyone he came around. You’ll be missed by everyone you’ve touched throughout your life 🙏🏾

— Paris Johnson Jr. (@ParisJohnsonJr) April 9, 2022

pic.twitter.com/4LpRJjXX8Z

— Terry McLaurin (@TheTerry_25) April 10, 2022

Dwayne, May you rest peacefully. Great brother to have. Humble & Selfless person. You didn’t deserve this bro 🙏🏾

— Tyquan Lewis (@PrimeTime_Lewis) April 9, 2022

I’m speechless

— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022

This is incredibly sad news. My heart goes out to the Haskins family and all his loved ones. We’ve lost a king before we got to watch his rein 🕊👑 @dh_simba7 https://t.co/TYgtF3Rh4R pic.twitter.com/2HTGMdDz3v

— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) April 9, 2022

Absolutely tragic news. Rest easy, Buckeye Brother 🙏🏾 https://t.co/Mjo2o6lalY

— Joshua Perry (@RIP_JEP) April 9, 2022

Dam man 😔🙏🏾
RIP brother @dh_simba7 https://t.co/HrhPP2zHc8

— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) April 9, 2022

Unbelievably heartbreaking news. Prayers to his family. Instantly sick to my stomach. https://t.co/gdMWzTrNux

— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) April 9, 2022

Wow. Just WoW. Rest in Heaven Young King.. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/qfBaBO16ok

— Larry Grant (@LarryGrant95) April 9, 2022

Damn that news hurt 🙏🏾💔. Thoughts and Prayers for the family of @dh_simba7

— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) April 9, 2022

💔🙏🏾

— Carlos Hyde (@elguapo) April 9, 2022

I’m sick with it rn

— Jedi G (@CieGrant) April 9, 2022

Dwayne meant so much to so many people. His smile was infectious and he was a guy you wanted to be around. We are all in shock about losing him. We are going to miss the heck out of him as well. We lost you way too early. Luckily I got a chance to get to know you. RIP DH

— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 9, 2022

💔 https://t.co/NceYn0dlE1

— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) April 9, 2022

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Dwayne Haskins and join the rest of the football world in mourning his loss. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/TaFkzMBKqr

— Rose Bowl Game (@rosebowlgame) April 9, 2022

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins.

May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/PsDEx9RI5J

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022

Statement from Head Coach Mike Tomlin: pic.twitter.com/hI5QaKzBUq

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) April 9, 2022

Rest in peace, Dwayne ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5dbwqFSbLy

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 9, 2022

Statement from head coach Ron Rivera pic.twitter.com/tVBLva7Dsd

— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 9, 2022

The NFL family mourns the tragic loss of Dwayne Haskins and we extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/Ilf1LGzrPr

— NFL (@NFL) April 9, 2022

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