ROSWELL, Ga. — A day after the death of standout Roswell high school quarterback Robbie Roper, players and coaches across the U.S. a well as at home are paying tribute to him.
Roper, 18, died after a routine shoulder surgery Thursday in Florida.
The quarterback had just finished his senior season and led the Hornets to the Class AAAAAA quarterfinals.
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The dual-threat quarterback received college offers from UMass, Morehead State, Morgan State and Western Carolina, according to 247sports.com. He also was getting some looks from the University of Florida.
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The Falcons were among many to pay tribute to Roper on social media:
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) December 22, 2021
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University of Arizona’s former coach Kevin Sumlin:
Tragic… My heart goes out to the Roper family. Robbie was a pleasure to work with. Life is precious! Thoughts and prayers from the Sumlin’s. https://t.co/OlMTRaogw2
— Kevin Sumlin (@CoachSumlin) December 23, 2021
Florida Gators linebacker Chief Borders:
He Will Live Through Me❤️ I Promise That🕊 https://t.co/aZJGLDouZw
— C H I E F💯💪🏾 (@ChiefBorders) December 22, 2021
Former UGA and NFL player George Foster:
That Robbie Roper news is so so so sad. Peace be with that family 🙏🏾
— FOST (@GeorgeFoster72) December 22, 2021
University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson:
Life’s too short, love yours while you can! Prayers up for the family! 🙏🏽 https://t.co/nqNHGWCCOG
— Anthony Richardson † (@GVOaant) December 22, 2021
UGA tight end Oscar Delp:
Terrible, praying for the Roper family. Rest In Peace Robbie.❤️🙏🏻
— Oscar Delp (@DelpOscar) December 22, 2021
UGA head basketball coach Tom Crean
Our Families and @UGABasketball deepest condolences to the family of Robbie Roper and @RoswellHighSch I can’t even begin to imagine the pain and grief you are all going through but God can and my prayers are with you. Stay Strong.
— Tom Crean (@TomCrean) December 23, 2021
Roswell High School Coach Matt Rogers:
A wonderful young man was taken from this world way too soon. Please Lord keep the Roper family safe and provide them the strength they need to get through this. We will forever remember you and we 💚 you more than you will ever know Robbie
— Coach Rogers, SCCC (@RoswellStrength) December 22, 2021
Roswell High School Touchdown Club
In memory of RHS Senior Robbie Roper, the ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL TOUCHDOWN CLUB invites you to contribute to the Robbie Roper Scholarship Fund by either purchasing a memorial ribbon or by simply making a donation. https://t.co/d9pUrpzKBb pic.twitter.com/bDYmM1eIQD
— ROSWELL RECRUITING (@roswellrecruits) December 23, 2021
Norcross High School:
The Norcross Family is thinking and praying for the Roper family and the entire Roswell community.
— Norcross Football (@Norcross_FB) December 22, 2021
Maynard Jackson High School:
Heartfelt condolences from the Maynard Jackson football family to the Roper family as well as the Roswell football family and community.😢🙏🏿
— MAYNARD JACKSON FOOTBALL (@mjjfootball) December 22, 2021
Alpharetta High School Raiders:
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
— Coach Choice (@coachchoice) December 22, 2021
Etowah High School Eagles:
What tragic and heartbreaking news. The Roper family and all that knew and loved Robbie will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.
— Etowah Eagles Football (@etowahfootball) December 22, 2021
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