Football Mourns Loss of Stars Throughout 2025
A significant number of prominent figures from the world of football, encompassing both collegiate and professional leagues, have passed away throughout 2025.
The football community was shocked by the news on April 13 concerning the passing of former Louisiana State University wide receiver Kyren Lacy, an athlete many had anticipated would be selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Tragically, Lacy's death was not the sole loss experienced by the football world in the current year. October brought further sorrow to the NFL as New York Jets icon Nick Mangold succumbed to complications arising from kidney disease. Merely a few weeks subsequent, Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland unexpectedly passed away, occurring just days after his memorable achievement of recovering a blocked punt for his inaugural career touchdown.
Below, we reflect on those prominent individuals from the sport who departed in 2025:
