Tennessee mourns the loss of former defensive back LaDarrell McNeil

Terrible news to share from Texas as former Tennessee defensive back LaDarrell McNeil has passed away at the age of 27.

McNeil started a total of 41 games during his Tennessee career and made 43 total appearances during his time on Rocky Top. During that time, he racked up 219 tackles, five interceptions, defended 14 passes and had two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles from 2012-2015.

McNeil signed with Tennessee as a four-star recruit in the 2012 recruiting cycle out of Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas, Texas.

Following the tragic news of McNeil’s passing, Tennessee shared the following tweet:

We are mourning the loss of VFL LaDarrell McNeil.

Our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and his teammates. LaDarrell will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/CQh2zfusgR

— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) July 9, 2021

"Wherever two or three gather as my followers, there I Am among them", says The Lord. Ladarrell was the realest safety I ever played with and an even better person. Although it hurts that you're gone, I find comfort in knowing you are with Our Father. pic.twitter.com/vfKXllqnNF

— Brian Randolph (@Randyboy37) July 9, 2021

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