Former Clemson wide receiver Diondre Overton, who helped the Tigers win national championships in both 2016 and 2018, was shot and killed early Saturday morning in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was 26 years old.

Overton's passing was confirmed by the Guilford County Sheriff's Office, which responded to a noise disturbance call at a house around 2:30 a.m. ET on Saturday morning. While deputies were en route, they were informed that a shooting had occurred at the home. Upon arrival, they found Overton suffering from a gunshot wound. Authorities administered medical attention, but Overton was pronounced dead at the scene.

Overton's death sent shockwaves through the Clemson community. The school released a statement expressing its grief and offering condolences to Overton's family and friends.

"Clemson Football and the entire Clemson Family mourns the passing of Clemson alumnus Diondre Overton," the statement read. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends."

Overton's former teammates also took to social media to express their sadness and share their memories of him.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, who played alongside Overton at Clemson, wrote on his Instagram story: "Brotha I miss you already man. I love you 5L....I'm hurting bad bout this right now. Rest Easy Big Play."

Overton's impact on the Clemson program extended beyond his on-field contributions. He was a beloved teammate and friend, and his presence will be sorely missed.

Overton's Clemson Career

Overton played for the Tigers from 2016 to 2019, recording 52 receptions and seven touchdowns in 51 games. During his time at the school, they won four ACC championships and national titles in 2016 and 2018.

He signed with Clemson in the class of 2016 as a four-star prospect out of Page High School in Greensboro, North Carolina. Overton played a key role in the Tigers' success during his time there.

He caught a touchdown pass in each of the first two games of Clemson's 2018 national championship season, including the Tigers' penultimate score of their 28-26 win at Texas A&M.

Overton's best season came as a senior, when he had 22 receptions for 352 yards and three touchdowns, posting 119 of those yards and the 3 scores against Boston College.

In 2019, he earned the Leather Helmet Award as the Most Valuable Player of the Clemson/Boston College game for a performance in which he posted 119 yards and three touchdowns on only three receptions.

Overton was also a team captain and was an Academic All-ACC his senior season.

Overton's Professional Career

After graduating from Clemson with a degree in sports communication in the summer of 2019, Overton continued his football career in the professional ranks.

His professional career included stops in the CFL, the European League of Football and the UFL. He was selected by the Memphis Showboats in the UFL dispersal draft earlier this year.

A Life Cut Short

Overton's death is a tragic reminder of the fragility of life. He was a young man with so much potential, and his life was cut short far too soon.

He will be remembered for his contributions to Clemson football, his dedication to his craft, and his kind heart. He will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and the entire Clemson community.

The investigation into Overton's death is ongoing, and the Guilford County Sheriff's Office has said that they believe this incident is isolated.

This is a developing story, and we will continue to update it as more information becomes available.