Here is all you need to know about Devon Wylie as the Fresno State star passes away with his cause of death still not known
Devon Wylie, a star at Fresno State and former NFL player, passed away, and this unfortunate news was confirmed by his family. Doug N. Ashlee Wylie’s Facebook page statement read:
We wanted to make this post so people who knew and loved Devon could learn of his passing because we don’t have the capacity to reach out to everyone in this hard time.
Further was written:
There are no words to express the sadness that comes from losing a brother, dear friend and an amazing uncle.”
The post also mentioned how he never failed to make them laugh with his football skills, guitar jams, goofy jokes and voices, back flips, hilarious conversation, Star Wars obsessed discussion, and Halo nights. The post mentioned:
Please pray for his mom, dad, sister, brother and the rest of the family…this is so difficult.”
Ex-Fresno State WR Devon Wylie cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family and NFL stats
Action News was notified by former coworkers of Wylie’s passing, and a family member revealed the information on social media.
RIP Devon Wylie 🙏 one of the best if not the best special team return player to come out of Fresno State. Prayers to the entire Wylie family and the entire red wave. This one hurts. pic.twitter.com/zJ79KTAc0b
— Barstool Fresno State (@DogsBarstool) November 14, 2023
Who was Devon Wylie?
Devon Wylie was a former Fresno State player who was just 35-years-old when he passed away. The 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) tall player was born on September 2, 1988 in Sacramento, California, U.S. His cause of death is still not known.
A look at Devon Wylie’s career
Wylie was a fourth round Kansas City Chiefs draft pick in 2012. A year later, he joined the Tennesse Titans in 2013. On September 25, 2013, Wylie signed a contract to join the Arizona Cardinals practise squad. On December 5, 2013, Wylie was added to the practise squad of the Seattle Seahawks. On December 7, 2013, he was set free.
In 2011, Bulldogs punt returner Devon Wylie was named an all-American. He returned 41 punts for an average of 13.5 yards during his tenure at Fresno State, which ran from 2007 to 2011.
The late NFL player was a wide receiver as well, and while a Bulldog, he caught 98 passes for 1,327 yards and eight touchdowns. He has played for several teams other than mentioned above. He played for San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, Atlanta Falcons and Toronto Argonauts.
Devon Wylie’s family
Devon Wylie’s parent’s name are not known. His brother’s name is Doug and his sister’s name is Dene. Nothing is known about his marital status.