Remembering Kenny McKinley, Denver Broncos WR and Dad: Fans Pay Tribute

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Kenny McKinley leaves behind a young son

Sometimes it’s hard to comprehend how things like this happen. Kenny McKinley, a promising 23-year-old Denver Broncos wide receiver, was found dead yesterday by a friend who had been out with his young son. McKinley apparently committed suicide, and his death has left the Broncos, as well as the University of South Carolina, where he played college ball, reeling. His is the third Broncos player death in three years, coming after Damien Nash’s sudden passing and Darrent Williams’ drive-by shooting.

McKinley’s friends and colleagues are having a hard time understanding what went wrong for McKinley. He had a young son, whom he recently took on a trip to his alma mater, and a generally sunny disposition. Teammates and coaches are describing him as a man whose smile lit up a room.

But he apparently was wrestling with many personal demons. His second season with the Broncos began after a frustrating first year in which he was injured and saw little playing time. Many college superstars have trouble making the transition to backup in the NFL, where they’re just one of many talented players, and his coaches and teammates suggested that was a jarring transition for McKinley.

Here’s what fans are saying about him on Twitter:

lomaxgr: RIP Kenny McKinley; think about his poor son … Never forgotten in #Bronconation
angelrobinson33: @LilLex24 plz tell me that Kenny McKinley’s death is not tru…. plz. can’t be true… why?
MyNJJETS: Broncos WR Kenny McKinley found dead in apparent suicide- You have to just wonder what was so terrible? Sad…….

dragonfly4334: I am still in shock over Kenny McKinley. It is so difficult to imagine what he was going through that led to his
oldcrow_: R.I.P — Kenny McKinley.

CupCAKER: we’ve lost #11 – Kenny McKinley #27 – Darrent Williams and #29 – Damien Nash.
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