2024 Diondre Overton dies at 26: Former Clemson broad receiver who received two nationwide titles passes away
Overton got here to Clemson as a four-star recruit within the 2016 signing class, and he performed 51 video games over his 4 seasons with the crew. In that point, Overton caught 52 passes for 777 yards and 7 touchdowns.
Within the first two video games of Clemson’s 2018 nationwide championship season, Overton made some large performs, together with a key landing within the third quarter of the Tigers’ win over Texas A&M.
“Clemson Soccer and the complete Clemson Household mourns the passing of Clemson alumnus Diondre Overton. Our ideas are together with his household and mates,” a social media put up from Clemson learn.
Overton’s former Clemson teammates, Amari Rodgers and Tee Higgins, additionally posted emotional tributes to him.
Following his time at Clemson, Overton spent a number of years on the skilled degree. Overton had transient stints with the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger Cats and the Vienna Vikings of the European Soccer League.
Overton was drafted by the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars in 2022, and he spent two seasons with the franchise. In that point, he recorded 42 catches for 533 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Simply earlier this 12 months, Overton was chosen by the UFL’s Memphis Showboats within the USFL dispersal draft.