Jessie Lemonier: Former Lions and Chargers Linebacker Dead at 25

Former Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Jessie Lemonier died at age 25 on Thursday.

According to a tweet from the Lions:

“We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former Detroit Lion Jessie Lemonier,

Jessie was a model team mate and wonderful young man who is gone far too soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

The Chargers also tweeted to Lemonier, saying he was “gone too soon” and “our hearts are with jessie’s family, friends and loved ones”

According to CNN:

“Born in Hialeah, Florida, Lemonier had played college football at Liberty University before entering the 2020 NFL draft. He signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent shortly afterwards.

During his time with Los Angeles, he played in six games, making two tackles before being waived.

He spent the 2021 season with the Lions, playing in seven games – starting two – finishing with 15 total tackles and 1.5 sacks. Last summer, he had been on the Arizona Cardinals’ practice squad.

Lemonier had been drafted by the XFL’s Arlington Renegades in November last year but earlier this month, Lemonier signed with the Houston Gamblers in the USFL before being traded to the Birmingham Stallions.”