North Carolina extensive receiver Tylee Craft died on Saturday on the age of 23 following a battle with lung most cancers.
Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown introduced the information after UNC’s 41-34 loss at house to Georgia Tech and disclosed that Craft had died earlier within the day.
The Tar Heels despatched out a tribute to the late Craft.
“Tylee meant a lot to so many and affected us in methods we’ll all the time be grateful for. He was 1-of-1 and, whereas he received’t be with us in physique, he’ll be watching over us along with his endearing smile and limitless positivity,” North Carolina wrote in a press release.
“On behalf of his household and our program, we sincerely thank everybody who supported Tylee throughout his battle with most cancers. It means greater than you already know.”