The football player from the Michigan Wolverines has passed away.
Obi Ezeh, a former football player for the Michigan Wolverines, passed away at the age of 36, according to both his mother and the university.
Michigan football posted on X/Twitter, saying, “We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Wolverine linebacker Obi Ezeh.” We are sending our condolences to his friends, family, and former teammates. I hope he finds peace.”
The exact details of Ezeh’s death have not been made public.
Obi Ezeh, a former football player for the Michigan Wolverines, passed away at the age of 36, according to both his mother and the university.
Michigan football posted on X/Twitter, saying, “We are saddened to hear about the passing of former Wolverine linebacker Obi Ezeh.” We are sending our condolences to his friends, family, and former teammates. I hope he finds peace.”
After his death, his mother paid tribute to her son.
“My very own!” My older brother. My second choice. my heart. The heart of my father. My silent behemoth. Grandchild of an elephant. “Godspeed on your journey to your maker,” Ezeh’s mother wrote on Facebook. “My Obinna Ezeh, you will always be in my heart my beloved son.”
Ezeh played for the Wolverines for five seasons, making 13 total appearances and 10 starts in his second season after being redshirted.
During his tenure, Michigan had a 35-28 record with Lloyd Carr and Rich Rodriguez as head coaches.
A few weeks after signing as an undrafted free agent, he was cut by the Washington Redskins.
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