Jaylon Ferguson’s fiancée mourned the tragic passing of the Ravens linebacker on Wednesday in a series of heartbreaking social media posts.
Doni Smith shared a collection of images on her Instagram Stories that featured the late NFL pro, who passed away at the age of 26, and the couple’s young children.
“Never in a million years, I thought I’ll be saying RIP to you. My soul aches sooo bad baby. I know I’m dreaming baby… please watch over us! Please,” Smith wrote.
In a separate post, Smith vowed that Ferguson’s legacy “will continue.”
“I got our babies, thank for you giving me you. I’ll forever have you with me through them!!!!!” Smith wrote.
Ferguson and Smith shared three children together — Jrea, Jyce and Demi — all under the age of 5, according to the Baltimore Sun.
The Ravens announced Ferguson’s passing on Wednesday morning. In a statement, the team expressed how “he was a kind, respectful young man with a big smile and infectious personality.”
Ferguson’s agent, Safarrah Lawson, added in a separate statement that the late player’s family “asks for your prayers and privacy during this trying time.”
In the wake of Ferguson’s death, members of the NFL community, including his Ravens teammates, offered messages in remembrance of No. 45.
“The last person I talked to leaving the facility,” tweeted Baltimore linebacker Patrick Queen. “Spent almost everyday in the sauna together tryna see who gone last longer. Said it was our turn this year man. Ima miss you bro.”
Ravens receiver James Proche also posted, “Rest easy 45.”
Ferguson, a 2019 third-round pick, played in 38 games over his three seasons with the Ravens, amassing a total of 62 tackles and 4 1/2 sacks.
Police are reportedly investigating Ferguson’s “questionable death” as of Wednesday, though the cause of death is unknown.
