Ryan Keeler, UNLV quarterback freshman, dies at 20
UNLV defender Ryan Keeler died on Monday, according to a report released on Monday. Las Vegas Review Magazine.
Keeler, a 275-pound freshman from Chicago, recently moved to UNLV from Rutgers. He appeared in two games for the Rebels last season, totaling eight tackles and one sack.
UNLV linebacker Ryan Keeler has died, people close to the program reported Monday in the Review-Journal.
— Las Vegas Review-Journal (@reviewjournal) February 21, 2023
Nazareth Academy in Chicago, where Keeler played high school football, tweeted condolences to their deceased former player.
There are no words. Our hearts are heavy. God bless the Keeler family. We love you Ryan. pic.twitter.com/Znro5j75UV
— Nazareth Football Academy (@FootballNaz) February 21, 2023
Keeler’s teammates also expressed their regret at his loss.
Long live Ryan Keeler gone too soon I have no words right now love you forever brother #LLRK47 pic.twitter.com/LMsdfF8RW6
— Adam Plant Jr (@Apjthe1) February 21, 2023
#LONGLIVE47 gone too soon your name will live on 4L lil bro
Ryan Keeler #47
— Aidan Robbins (@theaidanrobbins) February 20, 2023
Keeler has just been named one of the UNLV Players of the Week.
1% every day
— Ryan Keeler (@ryankeeler71) February 13, 2023
“The UNLV family mourns the sudden loss of one of ours today,” said UNLV Director of Athletics Eric Harper. “Our hearts go out to all of Ryan’s family and friends, as well as his Rebel teammates.” Words are hard to find tonight as we mourn the sudden and tragic loss of UNLV student-athlete Ryan Keeler,” UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield. said. “My sincere condolences to Ryan’s family, friends, loved ones and teammates at this very difficult time.”
Keeler was a business specialist with a 3.80 GPA, earning him a spot on the All-Mountain West academy team.
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