Former Ravens RB Lorenzo Taliaferro Dies at 28

Taliaferro starred in college at Coastal Carolina before spending three seasons with the Ravens. A cause of death was not announced.

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Former Ravens running back Lorenzo Taliaferro died on Wednesday, the York-Poquoson Sheriff's Office in Virginia announced. He was 28 years old.

Deputies responded to a call Wednesday afternoon about someone needing medical attention. Taliaferro was transported to a local hospital where he later passed away. The sheriff's office did not disclose a cause of death.

On Thursday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh released a statement on Taliaferro's death.

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro. Lorenzo was a kind, smart, respectful and determined young man—someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization. We extend our heartfelt condolences to Lorenzo's family. May he rest in peace," the statement read.

Taliaferro, a native of Yorktown, Va., spent his college career at Coastal Carolina, rushing for 1,729 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2013. He was named the Big South Conference Offensive Player of the Year and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given annually to the best offensive player at the FCS level. 

Taliaferro was a fourth-round pick by the Ravens in 2014 and played three seasons for the team. In 19 career games, he rushed for 339 yards and five touchdowns. Following his release by Baltimore, Taliaferro played briefly for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in 2018.