Heartbreaking: NFL Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Has Died at The Age of 24 After Being Hit by a Car in Florida

04/09/2022 Sports

Dwayne Haskins, a former Ohio State standout quarterback who was drafted in the first round by Washington and most recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, died at the age of 24.

His representative told Adam Schefter that Haskins was killed when he was hit by a car early today in South Florida.

Haskins just played one season at Ohio State, but he quickly established himself as one of the finest players in the country, setting Big Ten records and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting in 2018.

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Washington selected Haskins with the 15th overall choice in the 2019 NFL draft as a result of his outstanding season. However, after a hit-or-miss rookie season, he was released during his second season in 2020.

He was signed by the Steelers in 2021, and while he never played for them during the regular season, they indicated this year that he would have a chance to push for a starting spot. This week, Haskins was in Florida working out with many other Steelers skill position players in preparation for the next season.

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Dwayne Haskins was training in South Florida with other Steelers QBs, RBs and WRs. He was killed this morning in South Florida when he got hit by a vehicle. Tragic….
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022

A statement from Steelers’ HC Mike Tomlin on the tragic death of Dwayne Haskins: pic.twitter.com/cqvgqekvnJ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 9, 2022

RIP to Dwayne Haskins. He said he was gonna go to Ohio State the first time he stepped foot on campus as a little kid. And he became a Buckeye legend.
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— David Gardner (@byDavidGardner) April 9, 2022

NFL quarterback Dwayne Haskins died this morning after he was struck by a car in South Florida

Haskins, 24, was a standout QB at Ohio State before being drafted in the 1st round in 2019 pic.twitter.com/sjK9m4pKPS
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 9, 2022

How about “ Dwayne Haskins, son, husband, buckeye brother, friend, beloved teammate has passed away” TF his career ups and downs have to do with him unfortunately losing his life🤦🏾‍♂️ STFU! Let his family & friends grieve instead of throwing shade. Praying for the Haskins family!! pic.twitter.com/gb1D9KcgCQ
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) April 9, 2022

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