<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0PJvMy_0qnHbiFC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0PJvMy_0qnHbiFC00" width="1280" height="720" ></figure>FLORIDA Gators linebacker Ronald Powell made an impressive football career joining the NFL in 2014 with the New Orleans Saints. On January 15, 2024, it was revealed the 32-year-old <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/american-football/">football</a> star passed away. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0fcmXB_0qnHbiFC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0fcmXB_0qnHbiFC00" width="1000" height="1500" ><figcaption>Ronald Powell joined the NFL in 2014 playing for the New Orleans Saints Credit: Getty Images</figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2>Who was Florida Gators' player Ronald Powell?</h2><a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/10106846/ronald-powell-dead-former-florida-gator-nfl-linebacker/">Ronald Powell</a> was an American <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/">football</a> player born on May 14, 1991, in Moreno Valley, <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/where/california/">California</a>. After playing football at Rancho Verde High School, Powell committed to playing at the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/universities/">University</a> of Florida under an <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/athletics/">athletic</a> scholarship. In 2010, Powel played football for the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/us-army/">U.S. Army</a> and participated in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. There he was voted MVP.He graduated in 2013 and joined the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/nfl/">NFL</a> a year later. However, the professional linebacker ended his career with the Alliance of American Football.In addition to his football career, Powell was a father to <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/celebrity-kids/">two children</a>: a son and a daughter. He often shared photos of his children on <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/instagram/">Instagram</a>. <nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2>What was his cause of death?</h2>At this time, Powell's <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/celebrity-deaths/">cause of death</a> has yet to be revealed. However, his former teammate Junior Galette announced the news via Instagram Story. Galette wrote: "I Love You Forever till we meet again an EXCELLENT FATHER Respected Brother and a Loving Son I am saddened to share with the rest of the world that Ronald Powell Transitioned Earlier today."REST IN POWER RONALD POWELL."His former team, the Florida Gators, took to <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/twitter/">X</a>, formerly known as Twitter, to extend their condolences. The team <a href="https://twitter.com/gatorsszn/status/1747027086965870668">wrote</a>: "RIP Ronald Powell. Prayers up to his friends and family..."<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4NRCpE_0qnHbiFC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4NRCpE_0qnHbiFC00" width="998" height="1500" ><figcaption>Ronald Powell reportedly passed away in January 2024 Credit: Getty Images</figcaption></figure><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><h2>When did Ronald Powell play in the NFL?</h2>In 2014, Powell entered the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/sport/715712/how-does-nfl-draft-work/">NFL Draft</a> and was chosen during the fifth round by the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/new-orleans-saints/">New Orleans Saints</a>. He was released by the Saints in 2015 and joined the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/chicago-bears/">Chicago Bears</a> before playing with the <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/seattle-seahawks/">Seattle Seahawks</a> in 2016. In 2018, Powell joined the AAF with the Orlando Apollos. He remained with the team until the league shut down in April 2019. Powell called his NFL journey "blessed." In a 2021 <a href="https://www.the-sun.com/topic/social-media/">Instagram</a> post of the football player in his Saints uniform, the athlete said: "Blessed Experience Draft pick #169."More to follow… For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at <a href="http://the-sun.com/">The U.S. Sun</a> online. The-Sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at <a href="http://facebook.com/TheSunUS">Facebook.com/TheSunUS</a> and follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSunUS/">@TheUSSun</a>.<nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate></div></body>

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FLORIDA Gators linebacker Ronald Powell made an impressive football career joining the NFL in 2014 with the New Orleans Saints. On January 15, 2024, it was revealed the 32-year-old football star passed away. Who was Florida Gators' player Ronald Powell?. Ronald Powell was an American football player born on May...