LeRoy Irvin, a two-time Pro Bowl cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died.He was 68 years old.Irvin’s former Rams teammate, Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson, wrote on his Instagram on Thursday that Irvin had died recently, saying he was "devastated" by the news.Los Angeles-based journalist Eric Geller, who noted working with Irvin following his retirement, wrote in an X post that he had been battling throat cancer.
No additional details were disclosed about Irvin’s death.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFormer NFL Cornerback LeRoy Irvin attends the 2nd annual Hall Of Fame Golf Invitational benefiting The Young Warriors Foundation at Angeles National Golf Club on July 24, 2015 in Sunland, California.(Paul Archuleta/WireImage)"LeRoy wasn’t just a lockdown corner and a fierce competitor on the field; he was a true friend and a great man who always brought incredible energy," Dickerson said.
"Rest in peace, my brother.Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Irvin family and all of Rams Nation."Dickerson shared a photo of him and Irvin together during an event for the former’s foundation.49ERS ANNOUNCE DEATH OF ALDON SMITH AT 36, ONCE THE FASTEST PLAYER TO REACH 30 SACKS IN NFL HISTORYIrvin became a part of the Rams in 1980 when they took him in the third round of the NFL Draft that year out of Kansas.Irvin spent 10 of his 11 years with the Rams, though his career ended after one season with the Detroit Lions.LeRoy Irvin of the Los Angeles Rams circa 1989 at Anaheim Stadium in Anaheim, California.
(Owen Shaw/Getty Images)To Dickerson’s point, Irvin was a lockdown corner who did quite the job in just his second season with the franchise.He was named First Team All-Pro in 1981 after tallying three interceptions, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries across 16 games.
He also notched his first career sack that year.Irvin had a knack for the big play, especially when it came to interceptions as he totaled 35 for...