Former Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead found dead in Texas home
Published 9:33 pm Sunday, September 22, 2019
- Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead looks to pass against LSU at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. in 2008. (Bruce Newman, Oxford Eagle)
Breaking news out of Austin, Texas this morning, former Ole Miss and Texas quarterback Jevan Snead passed away in his home in downtown Austin overnight. Snead was only 32 years old.
Police are investigating his death, but do not suspect any foul play.
Snead played quarterback for Texas for one year in 2006 before transferring to Ole Miss. He started two years as a Rebel in 2008 and 2009, throwing for over 5,000 yards and 46 touchdowns in his two seasons. Snead was on-and-off the Tampa Bay Bucaneers roster during 2010, but never played an NFL snap.
This story will be updated as more details emerge.
