Former Clemson, Florida OL Kaleb Boateng Dies at Age 21

Offensive lineman Kaleb Boateng, who played college football at Clemson and Florida, has died at the age of 21.

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney issued a statement about Boateng after learning of his death:

"We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Kaleb's passing. This is a very tragic and sad situation. Our prayers are with his family. While he was only here a couple of years before moving on, we remember Kaleb as being a good teammate and always having a good spirit to him. Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and all of those who were blessed to know him."

A cause of death was not immediately made public.

A graduate of Fort Lauderdale High School, Boateng originally committed to Clemson in December 2018. He appeared in five games for the Tigers over two seasons from 2019 to 2020 before leaving the school.

The Florida native was named to the ACC Honor Roll in 2019 and was a member of two ACC championship teams during his tenure with Clemson.

Boateng transferred to the University of Florida as a preferred walk-on in August 2021. He redshirted in his first season with the Gators and wasn't listed on their online roster for the 2022 campaign.