UNLV defensive lineman Keeler passes away at age 20
UNLV football player Ryan Keeler died Monday in Las Vegas, the school announced.Keeler, a 20-year-old defensive lineman from Chicago, spent last season with UNLV after beginning his college career at Rutgers. UNLV did not supply a cause of death. “While I had the honor of understanding Ryan for just a number of months, he already stood out to our coaching staff as an incredible individual, trainee and teammate,” Rebels coach Barry Odom stated in a declaration.” Our acknowledgements and prayers head out to Ryan’s family as we grieve along with them over this tremendous loss.”Keeler appeared in 7 games for UNLV last season, recording eight
deals with and a sack. He earned academic All-Mountain West honors with a 3.8 GPA.UNLV players consisting of protective lineman Adam Plant Jr. posted about Keeler on social networks Monday. Keeler’s high school university, Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Illinois, also posted about his passing.Long Live Ryan Keeler gone method too soon I’m lost for words today enjoy you forever sibling #LLRK 47 pic.twitter.com/LMsdfF8RW6!.?.!— Adam Plant Jr.(@Apjthe1 )February 21,
2023 There are no words. Our hearts are heavy. God bless the Keeler household. We love you Ryan. pic.twitter.com/Znro5j75UV!.?.!— Nazareth Academy Football (@FootballNaz)February 21, 2023″Words are difficult to come by this evening as we grieve the sudden and tragic
loss of UNLV student-athlete Ryan Keeler,”university president Keith Whitfield said in a statement.”My genuine condolences are with Ryan’s household, friends, liked ones, and teammates throughout
this very difficult time.”