Buckeye nation awoke to tragic news on Saturday morning as news broke that legendary Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins had passed away at just 24 years old.
Haskins impacted the lives of countless people, and that was clear from the overwhelming response from his former teammates, coaches, and Buckeye Nation as a whole as they mourned the loss of a fellow Buckeye.
Tough to find the words you will be missed pic.twitter.com/x9bNzmRvCv
— Joey Burrow (@JoeyB) April 9, 2022
I love you forever 7
— Johnnie L. Dixon III (@YoungKing_JD5) April 9, 2022
worst news ive ever woke up to..
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022
This cant be real
— Austin Mack (@Austin__Mack11) April 9, 2022
There wasnt a hateful bone in his body. Great player and person gone way too soon. RIP 7
— Garrett Wilson (@GarrettWilson_V) April 9, 2022
7 forever
— Thayer Munford Jr (@TMunford75) April 9, 2022
Not Dwayne man
— Mike Weber (@mikeweberjr) April 9, 2022
GOD NO PLEASE https://t.co/mhuSKFEWGj
— Dre'Mont Jones (@TheOfficial_80) April 9, 2022
I love you 7!!!!!! Im so fucking hurt!!!!!!! Fly high brother I fucking miss you!!!!!! GOD WATCH OVER HIS FAMILY! pic.twitter.com/AeHMOmy8w4
— Brendon White (@therealestbw0) April 9, 2022
love you 7 forever
— Jonathon Cooper (@JonathonCooper7) April 9, 2022
Man RIP 7
— Chris Olave (@chrisolave_) April 9, 2022
What a horrible way to announce the tragic killing of a young man Dwayne was a light in our locker room and a phenomenal teammate, person, and friend. Praying for his wife and family Rest In Peace, brother
— Liam McCullough (@LiamMcCullough2) April 9, 2022
John 14:1-4 https://t.co/gXwDl7a9GZ
Speechless love you 7
— Drue Chrisman (@DChrisman91) April 9, 2022
One of my college roommates.. we played in the same 8th grade all star game we talked about a reunion trip during one of theses off-seasons, it felt like we had time
— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022
Our first week at Ohio State.. so much history to be made pic.twitter.com/0s3EtS7KX9
— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022
Man.. pic.twitter.com/eN4dBZK6cm
— Jordan Fuller (@j_fuller4) April 9, 2022
A big brother to me RIP Dwayne
— Kyle McCord (@kylemccord16) April 9, 2022
Hurt, lost for words RIH 7
— CJ Stroud (@CJ7STROUD) April 9, 2022
Im speechless
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 9, 2022
Wow
— Sean Nuernberger (@Sean4Heisman1) April 9, 2022
Wow my heart goes out to his family. RIP brother https://t.co/2iX4jtHycr
— Marcus Williamson (@WW_Marcus) April 9, 2022
Rest In Peace king https://t.co/0ttKesJtii
— Jerron Cage (@CageJerron) April 9, 2022
Prayers for his family https://t.co/J6VwXHQISf
— Tommy Togiai (@Big_Tom72) April 9, 2022
Lost for words. All love 7 https://t.co/1L7tleNQNR
— Dallas Gant (@dallas_gant) April 9, 2022
Damn bro .. a REAL one. Since 2015, bro showed me nothing but love. One of the most genuine people Ive ever met . Ima miss you @dh_simba7 #LongLiveSimba
— Teradja Mitchell (@teeraaw__) April 9, 2022
Im shaking rn, Love you DH
— Javontae Jean-Baptiste (@Javontae_JB) April 9, 2022
RIP Dwayne Haskins, condolences to the Haskins family. He was a KING and a truly great friend to me and everyone he came around. Youll be missed by everyone youve touched throughout your life
— Paris Johnson Jr. (@ParisJohnsonJr) April 9, 2022
Man this hurts. I love you 7
— Tyreke Smith (@T_23_baller) April 9, 2022
Dwayne, May you rest peacefully. Great brother to have. Humble & Selfless person. You didnt deserve this bro
— Tyquan Lewis (@PrimeTime_Lewis) April 9, 2022
Haskins' former Ohio State coaches were also pained by the news.
The loss of Dwayne is beyond tragic and extremely difficult to process. For those who knew him closely, he was much more than a great football player. He had a giant heart, old soul and an infectious smile. The Ohio State community and our entire football program are heartbroken.
— Ryan Day (@ryandaytime) April 9, 2022
Heartbroken to hear of the loss of Dwayne Haskins Jr. My thoughts and prayers go out to his incredible family. One of the greatest QBs in Ohio State history, but an even better son, teammate, and friend. God Bless!! pic.twitter.com/lM9Z8LzMhe
— Urban Meyer (@CoachUrbanMeyer) April 9, 2022
— Mark Pantoni (@markpantoni) April 9, 2022
I love you 7 #Godspeed
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 9, 2022
Prayers for Dwayne, his Parents, Family & Friends - had a B1G Dream as a Kid, Worked Hard & Chased that Dream.
— Kevin Wilson (@OSUCoachKDub) April 9, 2022
So Grateful our Paths Crossed here in Columbus - Rest In Peace QB Simba pic.twitter.com/9BV0VWeK5v
— Coach Tony Alford (@CoachTonyAlford) April 9, 2022
#7 Words cant express my deepest sorrow and sympathy for the family . My prayers are with you . #Rip pic.twitter.com/usFx9dnxDt
— Larry A. Johnson (@R2X_Rushmen1) April 9, 2022
Shocked and saddened by the devastating news about Dwayne. He was a legend on the field and truly a tremendous human being. Prayers to the Haskins family. pic.twitter.com/A3osynNcWM
— Gene Smith (@OSU_AD) April 9, 2022
Even former Buckeye players that never played with Haskins felt the loss.
This is incredibly sad news. My heart goes out to the Haskins family and all his loved ones. Weve lost a king before we got to watch his rein @dh_simba7 https://t.co/TYgtF3Rh4R pic.twitter.com/2HTGMdDz3v
— Malcolm Jenkins (@MalcolmJenkins) April 9, 2022
OMG!!! Prayers up to the Haskins family. Lil bro will be missed! Im speechless!!! https://t.co/zrIQKZ7P10
— Tyvis Powell (@1Tyvis) April 9, 2022
Dam man
— Bradley Roby (@BradRoby_1) April 9, 2022
RIP brother @dh_simba7 https://t.co/HrhPP2zHc8
Man
— Adam Griffin (@yunggriffsays) April 9, 2022
Fly high 7
— Adam Griffin (@yunggriffsays) April 9, 2022
Unbelievably heartbreaking news. Prayers to his family. Instantly sick to my stomach. https://t.co/gdMWzTrNux
— Jake ballard (@TheJakeBallard) April 9, 2022
Wow. Just WoW. Rest in Heaven Young King.. pic.twitter.com/qfBaBO16ok
— Larry Grant (@LarryGrant95) April 9, 2022
Absolutely tragic news. Rest easy, Buckeye Brother https://t.co/Mjo2o6lalY
— Joshua E Perry (@RIP_JEP) April 9, 2022
Damn man RIP 7
— Armani Reeves (@Areeves26) April 9, 2022
Im sick with it rn
— Cie Grant (@CieGrant) April 9, 2022
Prayers up! https://t.co/BlhFJPCAC0
— Mike Doss (@THEMikeDoss) April 9, 2022
Damn that news hurt . Thoughts and Prayers for the family of @dh_simba7
— Beanie Wells (@BeanieWells26) April 9, 2022
— Carlos Hyde (@elguapo) April 9, 2022
Many took exception to the crassness of Schefter's original Tweet, which included the phrase "a standout at Ohio State before struggling to catch on with Washington and Pittsburgh in the NFL."
before struggling to catch on
— Brian Hartline (@brianhartline) April 9, 2022
You just cant help to be a sometimes huh A son, teammate and significant other was lost and thats what you have to say https://t.co/htTgztPfqB
why you gotta say struggling to catch on? my brother just lost his life.. https://t.co/ymEgqrKiC5
— Parris Campbell (@PCampbell21) April 9, 2022
Terrible way to post about this young man passing away. Media can really get it wrong MOST times. Who gives a flying f* about how he threw a football. https://t.co/vF3Kfce0dh
— Mo Wells (@MoKnowz_) April 9, 2022
I see why you deleted the tweet cause you know it was stupid af to mention that the man passed away you cant just glorify the man do better man https://t.co/KqKGx6TCYL
— Gareon Conley (@_gconley8) April 9, 2022
Adam Schefter is a very sick man.
— Darron Lee (@DLeeMG8) April 9, 2022
How about Dwayne Haskins, son, husband, buckeye brother, friend, beloved teammate has passed away TF his career ups and downs have to do with him unfortunately losing his life STFU! Let his family & friends grieve instead of throwing shade. Praying for the Haskins family!! pic.twitter.com/gb1D9KcgCQ
— Cardale Jones (@CJ1two) April 9, 2022
— Branden Bowen (@BrandenBowen) April 9, 2022
Schefter has since deleted the original Tweet.
