Former Tennessee defensive back LaDarrell McNeil has passed away at the age of 27.
The university shared the news in a social media post Friday morning. The cause of death was not immediately available.
McNeil played at Tennessee from 2012-2015, battling injury to appear in 47 games, 41 as a starter. He recorded 219 total tackles, 2.5 for loss, five interceptions, 14 passes defensed and 2 forced fumbles in his volunteer career.