Summary
Devonta Lee, a member of LSU's 2019 national championship football team, died at the age of 27. Lee, who transitioned from wide receiver to linebacker during his college career, battled bone cancer called osteosarcoma before passing away.
Key Facts
- Devonta Lee played on the 2019 LSU Tigers football team, which won the national championship.
- He originally played as a wide receiver and later switched to linebacker.
- In total, Lee caught two passes for LSU during their championship season.
- He battled bone cancer, specifically osteosarcoma, which he was diagnosed with in 2022.
- Devonta Lee passed away at the age of 27.
- LSU issued a statement expressing condolences to Lee's family and friends.
