Former Oklahoma Sooners defensive tackle Du’Vonta Lampkin was found dead last week after being shot in Dallas. Lampkin was 25-years-old.

As reported in The Dallas Express, Lampkin had been staying in an Airbnb apartment as he was waiting to move into his new apartment. His friends found him at around 10 p.m. after being shot in his Dallas apartment after being unable to reach him by phone. Police say his phone, backpack, and wallet were all missing from the scene.

On May 6, Oklahoma Football tweeted, “The OU Football family is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former player Du’Vonta Lampkin. Du’Vonta was full of life and spirit, was a supportive teammate, and a joy to be around. Our sincerest thoughts, prayers, and sympathies are with his family and loved ones.”

Lampkin played three seasons for the Sooners, from 2015 to 2017. He appeared in 15 games, recording 27 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, and a sack.

Lampkin entered the 2018 NFL Draft and tried out for the Ravens before signing as an undrafted free agent with the Titans. He did not play in a regular-season game. In 2019, he was a member of the National Arena League’s Massachusetts Pirates.

Authorities encourage anyone with information regarding the case to call Detective Josue Rodriguez at 214-671-3994 or [email protected] and reference case No. 079583-2022.