Cedric Killings, a former NFL defensive lineman who was in the league from 2000-2007, has died. He was 45 years old. His family announced that Killings died after dealing with pancreatic cancer, per PEOPLE. Killings played college football at Carson-Newman University, and the football team issued a statement following his death.
“Cedric was a fantastic person, player, father, husband, teammate and most importantly, a man of God,” Carson-Newman head football coach Mike Clowney, who played with Killings during the 1996 season, said in a statement. “We are praying for and grieve with Cedric’s family during this difficult time.”
This hurt. Praying for Shavon and Kids. Rest in Power Big Ced. #CedricKillings pic.twitter.com/mZ1maLdbHJ
— Travis Johnson (@trapj99) June 25, 2023
Killings joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2000 as an undrafted free agent. In his rookie season, Killings recorded 20 tackles and three sacks in 14 games. Following the 2000 season, Killings would play for different …