Former Georgia Tech great wide receiver Demaryius Thomas died at the age of 33 at his home. According to a Roswell police spokesman, Thomas was found dead in his Roswell home Thursday evening. He would have turned 34 on Christmas Day.
Here is what is being said about the Tech and NFL great:
Rest in peace, Bay Bay 💔 pic.twitter.com/1Qqa1fiYWo
— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) December 10, 2021
It’s a sad day for @georgiatechfb @nfl and all DT came in contact with. DT has many brothers and will be sorely missed, I’m praying for peace and healing for your family brother. Rest In Peace 💔 https://t.co/nQlzQpQqXL
— Calvin Johnson Jr. (@calvinjohnsonjr) December 10, 2021
So heartbroken to hear about the death of DT. He was such a talent with a great heart for helping others. He had the ability to make everyone around him feel special. My condolences and prayers to his family and all the people he touched. You will be missed young man!!! RIP
— Paul Johnson (@CoachPCJ) December 10, 2021
We are devastated and completely heartbroken.
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) December 10, 2021
Demaryius' humility, warmth, kindness and infectious smile will always be remembered by those who knew him and loved him. pic.twitter.com/0GLZIr6UP3
Definitely one of the reasons I was proud to wear that old gold n white… As he would say “It’s always luv.. nun else” R.I.P. Brother🐝 https://t.co/sUgBcckOQf
— Shaq Mason (@ShaqDiesel_70) December 10, 2021
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— Coach Choice (@coachchoice) December 10, 2021
Rest in peace, Demaryius Thomas. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/DrBMeEUf0x
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) December 10, 2021
Life is precious. Prayers for the Thomas family 🙏🏾🕊
— Kendall Hinton (@Kendall_Hinton2) December 10, 2021
Devastated by the passing of @GTAthletics and @GeorgiaTechFB legend Demaryius Thomas. Our deepest condolences go out to those who knew and loved him. RIP, Demaryius. 💛 pic.twitter.com/7hRzHQlolP
— Todd Stansbury (@GTToddStansbury) December 10, 2021
The College Football Hall of Fame is deeply saddened by the loss of former Georgia Tech WR, Demaryius Thomas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Thomas family and all who are impacted by this devastating loss. (📷: @ajc) pic.twitter.com/nOTjcDKoTa
— College Football Hall of Fame (@cfbhall) December 10, 2021
Im so sad to wake up this morning to hear about the passing of my friend Demariyus Thomas. We were all blessed with his humility and positive spirit, and we will all miss him. This photo is from the Hall of Fame this past August, a source of light as always. 🙏 RIP pic.twitter.com/o3hvQN0cRz
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) December 10, 2021
Woke up and saw the really devastating news about my teammate and friend, Demaryius Thomas. So many are going to remember him for his athletic ability… but I’ll be remembering him for his kindness, his smile that would light up a room, and the love he had for those in his life. pic.twitter.com/gNVzmJ503X
— Tim Tebow (@TimTebow) December 10, 2021
Heartbroken. #RIP Young Legend.
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) December 10, 2021
DeMaryius Thomas 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #88 pic.twitter.com/JRT99jUwlx
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