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Wide receiver Sean Dawkins #86 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during the game against the Carolina Panthers at the Eriksson Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina

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Retired NFL wide receiver and Cal standout Sean Dawkins has died at the age of 52, according to multiple reports.

Cal Athletics confirmed Dawkins’ death on Wednesday to several publications includingThe Daily Californian,San Francisco ChronicleandSFGATE.

The former Indianapolis Colts player’s cause of death was not immediately known.

“Rest in peace, Sean Dawkins,”Jim Irsay, Colts owner and CEO, wroteon X (formerly Twitter). “I am shocked and saddened. My prayers and condolences to Sean’s family.”

Dawkins, who played nine seasons in the NFL including five with the Colts, grew up in Sunnyvale, California, and began making highlights with the Golden Bears football team in 1990.

In his prolific three-year college career, he caught 120 passes for 2,028 yards and 31 touchdowns — the latter of which is still a school record,according toSports Illustrated.

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Sean Dawkins #84 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs out to the field during the game against the Seattle Seahawks at the Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington

After his retirement, Dawkins worked in the real estate industry in Sacramento, according toThe Daily Californian. He later pursued a career in law enforcement and trained to become a police officer in San Jose.

Former teammates and friends honored Dawkins with tributes on social media, including Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who attended Cal with Dawkins.

“Heartbroken over the tragic loss of Sean Dawkins, a true legend of the @Cal Bear community,”the former NBA point guard, 50, wrote. “His remarkable talent brought joy to fans and inspired many. Our deepest condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sean.”

Former Colts teammateDerwin Gray wrote: “Another one of my teammates, Sean Dawkins has passed away at age 52. Sean and I were in the Colts 1993 Draft Class. He was one of the first big WR in the NFL at 6'5, 220. He was elegant, such a marvelous football player. Tough day.”

source: people.com