Athens, Georgia – Georgian footballer Devin Willock The university confirmed in a statement that two enlisted employees were killed in a car crash in Athens early Sunday morning.
Willock, a redshirt sophomore from Milford, N.J., started two games on the offensive line this past season. Recruiter Chandler Lecroy was also killed, according to the university.
“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football team member Chandler Lecroy,” the university’s statement said. “Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident, both of whom are in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor their condition with medical staff.
“Devin and Chandler were two special people who meant so much to the University of Georgia, our football program and our athletic department. We ask everyone to keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.”
“We are deeply saddened and saddened by the loss of Devin Willock and Chandler Lecroy,” Bulldogs coach Kirby Smart said in a statement. “Devin was an amazing guy in every way. Always smiling, a great teammate and a delight to coach. Chandler was such a valuable member of our football team and had an amazing demeanor and incredible energy every day. We will support the families for this tragic loss and will support them in every way possible.”
Commissioner of the Supreme Education Council Greg Sankey The Bulldogs are senior linebackers Nolan Smith Twitter took to respond to the news.
In a statement, the Athens-Clark County Sheriff’s Office said the one-car accident occurred around 2:45 a.m. ET on Sunday. Police said a preliminary investigation indicated that the 2021 Ford Expedition left the road in the outer lane of Barnett Shoals Road and crashed into two power poles and several trees.
Police said Willock died at the scene. He was 20 years old. LeCroy, who was driving, was taken to a local hospital by ambulance and died as a result of her injuries. A 21-year-old passenger sustained minor injuries, and a 26-year-old female passenger sustained serious injuries.
Sources told ESPN on Sunday that the small offensive lineman Warren McClendon He was also involved in the accident and is in stable condition. McClendon, of Brunswick, Georgia, announced Saturday that he is entering the NFL Draft. The 6-foot-4, 300-pound offensive tackle McClendon started 13 games for the Bulldogs last season.
The wreck came hours after the Bulldogs celebrated back-to-back national championship wins with a show and ceremony at Sanford Stadium. Georgia defeated TCU 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship in Los Angeles Monday night.
“The UGA Athletic Association will work with our medical team as well as our mental health and performance staff to ensure we provide the best possible support for our staff and student-athletes as they process this grief,” the university said in a statement. . “We cannot provide further comment at this time but we ask everyone to continue to keep those involved in your prayers.”
The 6-foot-7, 335-pound Willock played in all 15 games for the Bulldogs this past season, including starting at right guard in wins against Tennessee and Kentucky. He was ranked the 39th prospect in the country and the 17th prospect in New Jersey by ESPN Recruiting as a freshman at Paramus Catholic High School in 2020.
According to LeCroy’s LinkedIn account, she has worked as a Recruitment Analyst in Georgia since May 2021. Previously, she worked as a Learning Specialist and Sports Marketing Intern at AA. A native of Toccoa, Georgia, LeCroy earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Sports Management and Politics from UGA, according to her LinkedIn account.
“Alcohol enthusiast. Twitter ninja. Tv lover. Falls down a lot. Hipster-friendly coffee geek.”