Former Gators offensive lineman Kaleb Boateng dies at 21

The Independent Florida Alligator (U of F Student Newspaper) ^ | February 10, 2023 | Kyle Bumpers

[Political Junkie Too]

Kaleb Boateng, a Gators offensive lineman who transferred from Clemson following the 2020 season, died late Thursday night, according to statements from both teams released Friday.

Boateng spent time with Clemson from 2019-20 before coming to Florida as a preferred walk-on. He didn’t make an appearance in 2021 and isn’t listed on the Gators’ 2022 roster.

Florida head coach Billy Napier called Boateng “a beloved friend, son and teammate” despite having a short amount of time together in a Twitter post Friday.

[Political Junkie Too]

There is no mention in any of the news reports about the cause of death.

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-PJ

[BenLurkin]

Shot while robbing a liquor store?

[EEGator]

“Sudden” is the cause.

RIP

[pnz1]

I’ve seen self-inflicted in some reports.

[EEGator]

Suicide.

[OwenKellogg]

There is no mention in any of the news reports about the cause of death.

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The Air Force shot him down over Alaska.

[Political Junkie Too]

I would have said that's Florida State, but one Gator is in prison for murder and the former backup quarterback was arrested for child porn, so who knows anymore?

-PJ

[Vermont Lt]

That’s a shame for someone that young.

[sjmjax]

“Safe, Effective, & Sudden”

[Political Junkie Too]

I would have guessed choking.

-PJ

[moovova]

[Hieronymus]

The Air Force shot him down over Alaska.

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You’re sick And funny.

[EEGator]

Definitely. It states that he was a former player, yet only 21 y/o and still in Gainesville.
There’s likely more to the story, but no real need for it to be publicly disclosed.

[EEGator]

Who’s in prison?

[gitmo]

Acute Suddenitis.

[21twelve]

“He didn’t make an appearance in 2021 and isn’t listed on the Gators’ 2022 roster.”

That’s what I thought too after reading that sentence. At that age I imagine playing football is the only thing that matters for a lot of kids.

[Political Junkie Too]

Thanks.

I found this article: Former Florida Gators OL Kaleb Boateng dies at student housing apartment complex from the local TV station WCJB.

Excerpt:

TV20 has confirmed Boateng died at the Varsity House apartment complex on Thursday night. The Gainesville Police Department determined the death was an apparent suicide.

However, I wouldn't use "determined" and "apparent" in the same conclusive statement.

-PJ

[EEGator]

The media uses chicken**** wording all the time.
Maybe it’s for legal reasons.

[Political Junkie Too]

Sorry, I was thinking of Aaron Hernandez, who was found hanged by bedsheets in jail.

-PJ

[EEGator]

Maybe he thought there’s no point to living with his “life ruined” by not playing.
Sad.