Jaylon Ferguson was an outside linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens, entering his fourth season with the team.
Football career
Ferguson played college football at Louisiana Tech, where he set an NCAA record for career sacks with 45. The feat earned him the nickname “Sack Daddy.” He was chosen by the Ravens in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He played for the team for three seasons and was preparing to report to training camp in July for the 2022 season. Ferguson played 38 games in his three seasons, starting 10 of them.
Tributes to Jaylon Ferguson
The LA Tech Family mourns this morning’s tragic news of the sudden death of former Bulldog great, Jaylon Ferguson.
We will remember his God-given talents on the field and his infectious personality off of it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
RIP, 45. pic.twitter.com/tRuLp1BEcD
— LA Tech Football 🏈 (@LATechFB) June 22, 2022
RIP Jaylon Ferguson, Gone way too soon.
This man was absolutely incredible for Louisiana Tech, he had 187 Tackles, 67.5 Tackles for Loss, 45 Sacks, 6 Pass Breakups, 7 Forced Fumbles and 3 Fumble Recoveries.
Ferguson is the ALL TIME NCAA Sacks Leader pic.twitter.com/uBGHbgxu1E
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) June 22, 2022
We are all deeply sadden to hear the news of our beloved Bulldog Jaylon Ferguson! He was a bright spirit and we will forever thank him and remember all that he has done for our school and athletic program. https://t.co/jWlqGNVNRb
— LTAC (@LATechAthClub) June 22, 2022
So saddened to hear of the sudden passing of @Ravens OLB Jaylon Ferguson. Always went out of his way to say hi to me. Was looking really good this spring by all accounts. To be gone at the tender age of 26 is heartbreaking. My deepest condolences to the Ferguson family & friends
— Kirkster (@KirkMcEwen) June 22, 2022
Full obituary: The Baltimore Sun
