He always had a smile on his face. The schools football program announced his death on Twitter. Baylor Football, the universitys program, issued a statement on Twitter on Monday about the former defensive back. As of this time, there has been no official cause of death confirmed. In his junior year, Waz started in eight games. Baylor University is in mourning after it was announced that former football player Chance Waz has died at the age of 25. Chance always had a positive attitude towards life. During that time, he played for three different coaches. Have something to tell us about this article? Ill be there for Major bro & let him know his dad was a good man who worked his butt off! Chance (Superman!) Baylor alum Patrick Arryn also paid tribute to Waz in a social media post with a picture of the two together. Former Baylor safety Chance Waz has died, the school announced Monday. Love you.. Baylor Gang, Arryn wrote. The school's football program announced his death on Twitter. According to this Twitter post, Chance officially signed up with Baylor Bears in 2014. Chance was a guy with high energy all the time, stayed positive in every situation and just wanted us to be the best we can be, Porter said. Love you Chance Waz.. Baylor Gang pic.twitter.com/C5RNLNezPy, No words will be able to explain the loss of a teammate, friend, family, brother in Christ, former Baylor quarterback Seth Russell also tweeted. Waz spent four seasons with the Bears between 2014 and '17 and appeared in 45 games. Download our newest episodes now! Chance leaves behind in the physical flesh, his Mother, Zainab Fatmata Mansaray and his Father Thomas James Waz (Marilyn). Forever a member of the Baylor Family," the university's football team wrote alongside a photo of Waz in his Baylor uniform and helmet. Baylor University is in mourning after it was announced that former football player Chance Waz has died at the age of 25.. Baylor Football, the university's program, issued a statement on Twitter on Monday about the former defensive back. Robinson: Once-promising Wentz is now NFLs top trade storyline, Paylor: Tua vs. Mahomes has potential to be AFCs top rivalry, NFL Winners/Losers: No, really, Trubisky outplayed Watson, Report: Cleveland finally dropping Indians nickname amid pressure. Earlier this year, former offensive lineman for the University of Maryland football team Ellis McKennie III made headlines after opening up about his dads fight against coronavirus. Chance Waz was recruited as part of Baylor Universitys 2014 class. pic.twitter.com/dqe6IALV8O, Praying for the Waz family!#RIPChanceWaz @HendricksonFB @BUFootball #512football pic.twitter.com/cShIk6z3Hw, Wow. Baylor Football, the universitys program, issued a statement on Twitter on Monday about the former defensive back. Chance always had a positive attitude towards life. The following season, as a sophomore, his hard work paid off as he started in 11 games, even winning the starter position. He became a starter the following years and played nine games as a senior in 2017. During his freshman year, he played all but two games for the Bears (11 of 13). He described him as someone who uplifted others. Earlier today, December 16, 2020, at approximately 3:07 pm Deputies were dispatched to the 100 Block of Windsor Lane for a call of someone needing medical attention, the post read. ? Chance always had a positive attitude towards life. My heart goes out to the family of Chance Waz and I have nothing but respect and admiration for Charlie Brewer. He was kind, humble, curious about life, & joy to be around. Rest easy bro. Chance I Love you brudda never stopped! Download our newest episodes now! Gone way too soon., A Baylor Bears fan said: My heart feels so heavy tonight. Matt McBra. His cause of death has yet to be announced. Download theGrio today! Losing a brother & a friend. That season he registered 70 tackles and added a fumble recovery and three pass deflections. Chance J. Waz of Pflugerville, Texas was born on November 8, 1995 at Fort Hood, TX to parents Zainab Fatmata Mansaray and Thomas James Waz. During his high school years, Chance played as a defensive back at Hendrickson High School. Chance Waz was recruited as part of Baylor University's 2014 class. is for general information purposes only. Being a Baylor University student, he played for the Baylor Bears and Lady Bears before his death. Waz was born in Pflugerville, Texas, but joined the Baylor team in Waco in 2014. Please check your email for confirmation from us. pic.twitter.com/rOQAs0ZCv7, Baylors Sexual Assault Scandal Changed Everything for Patriots QB Jarrett Stidham. Waz recorded 146 tackles in 43 games for the Bears from 2014-17. Chance was a guy that lit up a room. His ultimate record was 43 games played which included 146 tackles and six passes at Baylor University, according to Yahoo Sports. His cause of death has yet to be announced. He was 25. Former Baylor University football player Chance Waz dead at 25, North Carolina Criminal Justice Reform Task Force Presents 125 Recommendations to Eliminate Racial Disparities. Rest Easy Zobot! Gone 2 soon pic.twitter.com/RME8KMCXpe, In an interview with media, special teams coordinator Chris Horton expressed his deepest sympathies, "It's tragic news." We pray for peace and send love to his family! wrote another fan. The emotional moment he left the hospital was captured on camera. He was born in 1996 and grew up in Pflugerville, Texas. Love you.. Baylor Gang," Patrick Arryn, a fellow Baylor alum, wrote on Twitter with a photo of himself with Waz. Rest easy bro. A 25-year-old former Baylor University football player has died. Chance was a guy with high energy all the time, stayed positive in every situation and just wanted us to be the best we can be, Porter said. Baylor University is in mourning after it was announced that former football player Chance Waz has died at the age of 25. Once Baylor made the announcement, several of Waz's teammates went to social media to pay tribute to him. He became a starter the following years and played nine games as a senior in 2017. Former Baylor safety Chance Waz has died, the school announced Monday. Read More: Mississippi boy, 2, abandoned at Goodwill with note, change of clothes, Forever a member of the Baylor Family. Harbaugh continued that Taliaferro was a kind, smart respectful and determined young man someone always committed to his teammates and well-liked by everyone in our organization.. Fans and those who knew Chance have paid poignant tributes and shared fond memories of the late football star. A cause of death wasn't revealed for the Pflugerville, Texas native. "Forever a member of the Baylor Family," the university's football team wrote on Twitter He could have never imagined what would unfold in the next four years of his life in Waco. An official cause of death for the former Bears defensive back has not yet been. 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An official cause of death has not been given, but WBFF-TVs Sports Director Bruce Cunningham reported that a heart attack claimed his life. He was loved by his teammates because of how he went out and worked how he handled his business. A cause of death wasnt revealed for the Pflugerville, Texas native. The school didn't divulge a cause of death. Kentucky High School Football Player Dies of Brain Injury After Getting Hit During Scrimmage: 'Heartbroken', UNLV Football Player Ryan Keeler Dead at 20: 'We Are Devastated', Former NFL Linebacker Jessie Lemonier Dead at 25, was Expecting Child with Girlfriend: 'Gone Too Soon', All About Bills Safety Damar Hamlin: From Pennsylvania Kid to NFL Starter, Ga. 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Fans have paid emotional tributes on social media following the death of Baylor Bears star Chance Waz. Chance, of Pflugerville, Texas graduated with the class of 2014 from Hendrickson High School, and was a highly sought-after football player by Division 1 universities. Until we meet again, we will always Love You! Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro has died from a heart attack at the age of 28. "Forever a member of the Baylor Family," the university's football team wrote on Twitter. Download theGrio today! God help us., This is so sad, football reporter Max Olson said. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Agreement. Taliaferro was a fourth-round draft pick who played fullback for the Baltimore Ravens from 2014 to 2016, scoring five touchdowns and gaining 339 yards rushing before he was cut in 2017 per ESPN. @SupermanEra_3 #BGOD, Seth Russell (@S_Russell17) December 14, 2020. Waz saw limited action during his first season in Waco, playing in five games and recording 10 tackles. Chance was a guy that would always tell you what you meant to him.. His cause of death has not been announced. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. On Monday, Baylor University confirmed Chance Wazs death on Twitter with a succinct message Heartbroken. Former Baltimore Ravens player Lorenzo Taliaferro dies of heart attack at 28, Former Baylor University football player Chance Waz dead at 25, Cause of death for girl, 9, listed as air pollution following asthma attack. He became a starter the following years and played nine games as a senior in 2017. Read More: Cause of death for girl, 9, listed as air pollution following asthma attack, We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lorenzo Taliaferro. 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During his junior season in 2016, under new head coach Jim Grobe, Chance Waz had another productive season, although it got off to a delayed start as he missed the first game and a half due to a violation of team rules. Forever a member of the Baylor Family and it included a graphic with Waz. He was 25. FLM has a North American focus while tying into regional and hyper-local resources providing the ability to distribute compelling content through the writing of professional journalists. He described him as someone who uplifted others. No cause of death has been divulged, but tributes from former teammates poured in on. Tragically, just five years later, Chance Waz has died at age 25. He. Shortly after his death was announced, several people took to Twitter to share their condolences, including people who played with Waz at Baylor University, like quarterback Seth Russell. 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