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:
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University of Arizona’s former coach Kevin Sumlin:
Florida Gators linebacker Chief Borders:
Former UGA and NFL player George Foster:
University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson:
UGA tight end Oscar Delp:
UGA head basketball coach Tom Crean
Roswell High School Coach Matt Rogers:
Roswell High School Touchdown Club
Norcross High School:
Maynard Jackson High School:
Alpharetta High School Raiders:
Etowah High School Eagles: