BALTIMORE — Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson died this week at age 26, the team announced Wednesday.
His death was confirmed by multiple sources. No cause of death was announced.
"He was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality," the Ravens said in a tweet announcing Ferguson's passing. "We express our heartfelt condolences to Jaylon's family and friends as we mourn a life lost much too soon."
Ferguson, the team's third-round selection in the 2019 NFL Draft, had 67 tackles and 4.5 sacks in his three seasons with the Ravens.
A former standout at Louisiana Tech, Ferguson holds the FBS career sack record with 45.
Ferguson had three children, two daughters and a son, who are all under the age of 5, according to ESPN.com.
