Former New England Patriots defensive back Malik Gant, passed away aged 25, find out more about his brief bio, career, stats, cause of death, and more
Grant suddenly passed away back in May 2023 at the young age of 25, leaving the entire NFL in shock.
Malik Gant ex-New England Patriots cause of death, obituary, bio, age, family, NFL and college stats
Tragic: Former New England #Patriots defensive back Malik Gant has passed away at the age of 25.
According to a statement released by his family, Malik was found dead on May 25th in Miami;
“Malik was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kindness,… pic.twitter.com/8fIbLZDWog
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) June 9, 2023
Sudden Death – Malik Gant
Former Patriots DB
He was found dead in Miami just days before his 26th birthday
Cause of death is unknown and under investigation by the authoritieshttps://t.co/OjHahIUw0O pic.twitter.com/eyXuM8PxP5
— Hello Dave (@David83823494) June 9, 2023
Following his death, fans are curious to know more about his life and the reason behind his death.
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Malik Gant brief bio
Malik Gant was an American professional football player who was born on May 29, 1997, in Washington, DC. He stood at a height of 6-foot-3 or 1.91m, and weighed around 209 pounds. His physical stats made him a dominant force on the defensive line. Aside from this info, not much is known about his personal life as he preferred to stay away from social media.
Malik Gant NFL career
Gant began his NFL career after signing for the New England Patriots back in 2019 at the age of 22. However, Gant had a short career with the team and the league as he suffered an injury after signing a three-year deal as an undrafted free agent. The injury in his rookie season left him in the injured reserve.
The team released him in 2020 before eventually signing him again in 2021. However, this time again, his stint with the team was also short-lived as the Patriots released him just two weeks later. Gant eventually went on to play for the Birmingham Stallions in the United States Football League. There he found some success as he helped his side win the 2022 championship.
Malik Gant college career and stats
Before starting out his career in the NFL and USFL, Gant was a standout player in Conference USA. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, and later earned a scholarship following the 2017 spring football drills. While studying there, he took part in the NCAA’s Division I. During his time in college, Gant made 29 appearances where he played as a backup safety in 12 games. He had a record of 89 tackles, two interceptions, and ten pass breakups.
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Malik Gant cause of death
Malik Gant was found dead on May 25, 2023, in Miami. He was just 25 years old at the time of his death. Following his death, his family confirmed the news in a statement, but did not reveal a cause of death.
The family stated:
Malik was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his kindness, charisma and unwavering spirit”.
“He will be remembered as a loving son, a cherished brother, a devoted grandson, a valued teammate and a dear friend to countless individuals. His memory will live on in our hearts forever.”
Marshall University also came out to pay tribute to their former player, saying:
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Marshall football player Malik Gant. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family in this difficult time.”
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