More Sadness in the Page HS Sports Community: Former Pirates WR Diondre Overton shot and killed last night[Diondre Overton won two National Championships at Clemson (in 2016 and 2018)]

Still waiting to get in all the details, but former Page Pirates WR Diondre Overton was shot and killed last night….He was at a house party, where a fight broke out, and in the process of trying to break up the fight, he was shot in the chest, and he died due to his injuries…
From WFMY TV 2 reports:At around 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, deputies said they responded to a call about a loud house party and noise disturbance at 3205 Spring Mill Rd.(In Greensboro)

Diondre Overton, wide receiver for the Page Pirates football team and a small forward on the Page basketball team is gone…He came to Page from Southeast Guilford High School and after Page HS, Diondre went on to play and excel as WR for the Clemson Tigers…He was currently on the roster for the Memphis Showboats of the UFL…

He was a good young man, who got caught up last night, in the line of fire, as he was trying to defuse a bad situation….Liked talking with, and seeing Diondre over the years, and my first impression of him was a grin on his face, and letting out a laugh or two…But, this is no laughing matter now….We have to find some way to, “Stop The Violence”…..

RIP:Diondre Overton

CLICK ON BELOW for our interview with Diondre Overton at the Dudley Football Jamboree a few years back…This video got 1.6 thousand views, so it was one of the good ones, and he was one of the good ones…Diondre Overton, and we thank him for his time…

The interview was from 9 years ago, so that would Diondre at right around 26 years old…

Diondre Overton as a Clemson wide receiver, listed at 6’5/209….
CLICK BELOW to see this from Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney…from Brian Hall WFMY News 2 Sports on Twitter
https://x.com/bhallwfmy/status/1832765341610418499

from Wikipedia on Diondre Overton:
Diondre Overton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Diondre Overton
No. 5, 14, 16
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: April 19, 1998
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Died: September 7, 2024 (aged 26)
Height: 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight: 210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Page (NC)
College: Clemson
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2021)*
Vienna Vikings (2021)
Philadelphia Stars (2022–2023)
Pittsburgh Maulers (2024)*
Memphis Showboats (2024)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFP national champion (2018)

Diondre Overton (April 19, 1998 – September 7, 2024) was an American football wide receiver who last played for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Clemson and has also spent time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Vienna Vikings, Philadelphia Stars, and Pittsburgh Maulers.

Early life and education
Overton was born on April 19, 1998, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended Walter Hines Page Senior High School in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he competed in football and basketball. As a junior, he averaged 14.6 points per game in basketball and made 31 catches for 577 yards in football. As a senior in football, he made 78 receptions for 1,251 yards and scored 15 touchdowns. He was the number four overall prospect in the state according to 247Sports.

Overton committed to Clemson University over offers from NC State, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. As a freshman in 2016, he made two catches for 48 yards and scored a touchdown on his first career reception. In 2017, Overton played in 14 games and made 14 catches for 178 yards. As a junior in 2018, he caught 14 passes and scored three touchdowns while gaining 199 yards in 14 games.

As a senior in 2019, Overton recorded 22 catches for 352 yards and scored three touchdowns, appearing in 15 games with five starts. He was voted a team captain and was an Academic All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection. In a win against Boston College, he tied the school record with three touchdown catches, making a career-high 119 yards to earn offensive player of the game and ACC receiver of the week honors.

Overton won two national championships at Clemson (in 2016 and 2018), and finished his college career with 52 catches for 777 yards and seven touchdowns.

Professional career
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
After spending 2020 out of football, Overton was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in June 2021. He was released shortly afterwards.

Vienna Vikings
In November 2021, Overton was signed by the Vienna Vikings of the European League of Football.

Philadelphia Stars
Overton was selected by the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) in the 16th round of the 2022 USFL draft. He was ruled inactive for the game against the Tampa Bay Bandits on May 21, 2022, with a hamstring strain.

Pittsburgh Maulers
On October 4, 2023, Overton signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers of the USFL. The Maulers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Memphis Showboats
On January 5, 2024, Overton was selected by the Memphis Showboats during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.