Tray Walker died Friday after being critically injured in a dirt bike accident, and the loss of the 23-year-old Baltimore Ravens cornerback was felt throughout the league.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, a high school teammate of Walker's at Miami Northwestern, posted on Instagram: "You were loved by many in the community and looked upon as a role model. It's [sic] saddens me today knowing you were scratching the surface and about to reach your full potential."
Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was stunned by the news after seeing Walker three days ago, writing on Twitter: "This is unreal."
And Houston Texans cornerback Charles James II, who spent five weeks on the Ravens' practice squad last season, expressed his feelings on Twitter: "My time in Baltimore was memorable because of you bro."
Here are selected social media posts on the passing of Walker:
Today we lost more than an athlete, we lost a son, a brother, a teammate, a classmate, a friend,... https://t.co/wsSl8SQ9ik
— Teddy Bridgewater (@teddyb_h2o) March 18, 2016
Saddened by the passing of Tray Walker, a member of our NFL family. Thoughts & prayers with his family and the Ravens organization.
— Mike Tomlin (@CoachTomlin) March 18, 2016
Just saw Tray 3 days ago. This is unreal. #RIPTrayWalker
— Devonta Freeman (@devontafreeman) March 18, 2016
My time in Baltimore was memorable because of you bro. Took you under my wing like a lil brother. Can't believe it! R.i.p Tray watch over me
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) March 18, 2016
RIP my right hand man tray walker!! Still feel unreal dawg but I know he's in a better place. Love is love bruh!!! #restuptwofive #fam4L 😢😢
— Breshad Perriman (@B_Perriman11) March 18, 2016
Devastating news about my teammate Tra Walker. RIP Tray. Wish I could of shared the field with u this year. We will make u proud!!!!!!
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) March 18, 2016
Hate we lost our brother and teammate! #ripTray #25
— CJ Mosley (@TreyDeuce32RTR) March 18, 2016
Really don't know what to say bro.
— Will Davis (@WillieD_effect) March 18, 2016
Lost for words... #RIP #TrayWalker
I just heard the news.. I can't believe it. I was just with him two weeks ago. That was like my little bro. RIP Tray Walker.
— Marlon Brown (@MB_uno4) March 18, 2016
Heart hurting right now!
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) March 18, 2016