Jessie Lemonier dies aged 25

Former Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jessie Lemonier dies aged 25 BED NEWS FOR EVERY ONE

Jessie was a model team mate and wonderful young man who is gone far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time

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Born in Hialeah, Florida, Lemonier had played college football at Liberty University before entering the 2020 NFL draft

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After being waived, Lemonier was signed to the team’s practice squad before being elevated to its active roster weeks later.

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He spent the 2021 season with the Lions, playing in seven games – starting two – finishing with 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks.

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Lemonier had been drafted by the XFL’s Arlington Renegades in November last year but earlier this month, Lemonier signed with the Houston Gamblers in the United States Football

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The USFL echoed the Lions in saying (via WBRC) it was “was shocked and saddened” by Lemonier’s death.

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Jessie was loved by Flames Nation for being a fierce competitor on the gridiron and cherished by his coaches and teammates

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