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The son of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis reportedly died from an accidental drug overdose, despite attempts by authorities to revive him with Nacran.
Florida cops found a naked and unresponsive Ray Anthony Lewis III, 28, around 5:34 p.m. Wednesday inside a suburban Orlando home, police said.
“He needs Narcan!” one of Lewis’ friends shouted to first responders on the scene, as another performed CPR, according to a police report cited by the Orlando Sentinel.
Cops administered the widely used opioid-reversal drug but could not revive Lewis III.
A blue pill believed to be Alprazolam, the generic name for the anti-anxiety drug Xanax, was found near the body, according to the report. They also found a used needle and small plastic bag inside an empty beer can.
It was unclear whether Lewis III was using drugs or booze, but friends said he was “acting strange,” according to the report.
Ray Lewis, the legendary Baltimore Ravens linebacker, has yet to publicly comment on his son’s death but other relatives paid tribute.
Rashaan Lewis, called his older brother a “true angel” on social media while praying he’s “at peace now because I know how much you was really hurting.”
“Really can’t believe I’m even typing this but RIP big brother, ” Rahsaan wrote on Instagram.
“I don’t and I won’t ever have the words man, ’cause this pain right here… I love you, I love you, I love you,” he added.
Lewis III’s heartbroken sister, Diaymon Lewis, also shared a tribute on social media on Friday.
“Brownie, I love [you] with all of my heart,” she wrote on her Instagram Story. “You will always be my first love and truly are the definition of a quintessential brother.”
“To the most genuine and talented person I know, go get your rest baby and I’m glad you’re at peace. Fly high baby,” she added.
In high school, Lewis III starred as a running back at Lake Mary Prep in Florida, tallying 20 touchdowns and 1,898 yards during his senior season.
Lewis III tried to follow in his famous father’s footsteps by starting his college career as a Hurricane, playing for the University of Miami (Fl.)
He spent two seasons there as a cornerback and a special teamer, appearing in nine total games. He then transferred to Coastal Carolina the following year where he recorded 19 total tackles and was a kick returner for the Chanticleers. Lewis played his final college season at Virginia Union in 2017, recording 37 total tackles.
Former Virginia Union coach Mark James remembered Lewis III on his personal Facebook page, according to CBSSports.com, writing, “Young man it was a pleasure to bring you to Virginia Union. Ray Ray May God bless your family. Great young man.”
Lewis III also appeared in seven games with the Champions Indoor Football League’s Wyoming Mustangs during the 2021-22 season.
“[Lewis is an] intellectual football player and prides himself on being a student of the game,” the team wrote at the time, per Gillette News. “[He’s an] all-around ball player and a playmaker. He’s always been a leader and a teacher and he’s always around the ball. Welcome to the team.”
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