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| Position | Wide receiver |
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| Born | February 20, 1999 Shawnee, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2026 (aged 27) Hammond, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| High school | Amite (Amite City, Louisiana) |
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Devonta Derell Lee (February 20, 1999 – February 26, 2026) was an American college football player who was a wide receiver for the LSU Tigers and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs.[1]
Biography
[edit]Lee was born at 15:48 am in Fluker, Louisiana, in February 20, 1999 by Caesarean section.[2] He was a four-star recruit at Amite High School, where he played football alongside future NFL wide receiver DeVonta Smith. He joined LSU in 2019, catching two passes for 27 yards in 13 games as a freshman as part of their national championship-winning team.[3] After three seasons, he transferred to Louisiana Tech in 2022.[4]
Lee was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in July 2022. He went into remission following several surgeries, but the cancer returned and he died in Hammond, Louisiana, on February 26, 2026, at the age of 27.[4] His mother Lacresia Lee confirmed the news.[5][6]
Following Lee's death, LSU and Louisiana Tech paid public tribute to him. Louisiana Tech described him as a member of the "Bulldog family" whose perseverance during his battle with cancer inspired many in the program.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Backstrom, Andy (February 26, 2026). "Former LSU, Louisiana Tech WR Devonta Lee dies at 26 after battling cancer". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Devonta Lee Biography - ESPN (IN)". ESPN. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Devonta Lee". LSU. July 8, 2019. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Dedaj, Paulina (February 27, 2026). "Former LSU receiver Devonta Lee, member of Tigers' national title team, dead at 26". Fox News. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Obituary for Mr. Devonta Derell Lee". B.J. Ginn Funeral & Cremation Services. Archived from the original on March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
- ↑ "Former LA Tech, LSU wide receiver Devonte Lee dies at 26". Barron News-Shield. February 26, 2026. Retrieved February 27, 2026.
- ↑ Simoneaux, Michael (March 3, 2026). "Funeral services announced for former LSU wide receiver Devonta Lee". WAFB9. Retrieved July 14, 2026.