We are saddened to report that UNC football player Tylee Craft died Saturday morning from a rare form of lung cancer.
Craft joined the North Carolina football program in 2020 as a four-star prospect and appeared in 11 games over two seasons.
On March 14, 2022, he was diagnosed with stage four large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma — a rare form of lung cancer. In July, he medically retired from football but remained a part of the program as a student assistant, attending practices and games while undergoing chemotherapy.
He was honored in 2022 with the Disney Spirit Award, which is an award given to an inspirational figure in college football on or off the field.
Please keep Tylee’s family in your prayers.
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