Georgia releases statement following tragic deaths of Devin Willock, recruiting staffer

Georgia has released a statement following the tragic death of both offensive lineman Devin Willock and recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy.

The 20-year old offensive lineman for the Bulldogs and the staff member both passed away on Sunday morning following a car accident, the school announced. 

The statement was shared to Twitter by Georgia, stating, “We are heartbroken over the passing over Devin and Chandler. Our prayers are with their families during this difficult time.”

We are heartbroken over the passing over Devin and Chandler.

Our prayers are with their families during this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/8mSOrwpQfN

— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) January 15, 2023

“The entire Georgia family is devastated by the tragic loss of football student-athlete Devin Willock and football staff member Chandler LeCroy,” wrote Georgia. “Two other members of the football program were injured in the accident. They are both in stable condition, and we will continue to monitor their status with medical personnel.

“Devin and Chandler were two special people who meant so much to the University of Georgia, our football program and our athletic department.  We ask that everyone keep their families in your prayers during this very difficult time.

“The UGA Athletic Association will work with our medical team as well as our mental health and performance personnel to make sure we are providing the best support possible for our staff and student-athletes who are processing this grief. We can provide no further comment at this time but ask that everyone continue to keep those involved in your prayers.”

Earlier on Sunday, Jake Rowe of DawgsHQ provided some insight into the heartbreaking situation.

“Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock passed away early Sunday morning due to injuries sustained in a car accident, per an announcement from the school,” wrote Rowe. “It happened roughly 12 hours after the conclusion of Georgia’s Celebration Saturday. Further details of the crash are still unknown at the time of this report.

“A football staffer, Chandler LeCroy, was also involved in the accident and passed away due to her injuries. Two other individuals were in the car, one male (21) and one female (26), but they survived. The male sustained minor injuries while the female sustained serious injuries.”

Willock, a New Jersey native, had just wrapped up his third season at Georgia, where he appeared in all 15 games and started two of them, per Rowe. 

The thoughts and prayers of the college football world are with the Georgia Bulldogs, and the families of both Devin Willock and Chandler LeCroy on Sunday morning, as well as everyone involved.