if your heart aches for a rising star taken too soon you're not alone DeAndre Overton's story ended in tragedy DeAndre Overton a standout wide receiver for Clemson University was tragically shot and killed in North Carolina during an early Saturday morning shooting in Greensboro North Carolina Overton just 26 years old had a promising future ahead known for his incredible Talent he was part of two national championship teams and served as team captain in his senior year Overton's death had has left the community in shock and mourning Clemson football and the entire Clemson family are grieving this unimaginable loss his coach dbo swinny paid a heartfelt tribute during the tiger walk kneeling and blowing a kiss to Overton's Captain plaque authorities are investigating this senseless act of violence for now we remember DeAndre Overton not just for his achievements on the field but for the bright future that was stolen from him our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time