A somber day for Illini nation.
More than two years after his football career was put on hold due to a freak swimming accident, former Illini star defensive end Bobby Roundtree has died.
The Illini Family has lost one of its inspirational leaders with the passing of Bobby Roundtree Friday in the Tampa Bay area.
RIP @BobbyRoundtr97. We will miss you. pic.twitter.com/VRo5tiNIJ5— Illinois Football (@IlliniFootball) July 16, 2021Roundtree was 23 years old.
Roundtree’s final message on his Twitter page came on Thursday.