Former Jaguars Offensive Lineman and Sports YouTuber, Uche Nwaneri, Passes Away

We have some sad news to report for NFL and sports YouTube fans as former Jacksonville Jaguars guard and YouTuber Uche Nwaneri passed away last Friday while visiting family in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Per beat reporter Eugene Frenette, Uche’s cause of death is allegedly from a possible heart attack. He was just 38 years old.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Uche Nwaneri. pic.twitter.com/UstPAT1i6U
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) January 2, 2023

Rest In Peace, Uche Nwaneri. @Chukwu77 played 7 seasons with the @Jaguars, 2007-2013, and forged a strong bond with the Jags fans that's remained to this day.
On behalf of the Jaguars organization and my family, our thoughts are with Uche's family + friends at this terrible time.
— Tony Khan (@TonyKhan) January 2, 2023

As mentioned by AEW President/Founder and Jaguars executive Tony Khan, Nwaneri played seven seasons with the Jaguars after being drafted out of Purdue University in the 2007 NFL Draft.

After his playing career with was over, Uche started up his own YouTube channel titled, ‘The Observant Lineman.’ His videos consisted of gaming, offensive line breakdowns, and his first NFL encounters with other famous players during his playing career.

Down below are a few tributes to Uche from the NFL and YouTube communities:

Like… this is flooring. He was up in Indiana to see his family for Christmas. There was no indication that this was going to happen to him whatsoever. We just streamed with him a few weeks ago.

I'm stunned. Just stunned.
— For Uche (@UrinatingTree) January 2, 2023

I got to work with him and got to know him. He had brutal honesty and a nerdy side. His heart was filled with joy and love, he accepted Tree and I as equals and spoke of the game with humble gratitude and grace. RIP my friend, my brother, my guard. I love you Uche.
— fivepointsvids (@FivePointsVids) January 2, 2023

I didn't want to comment on this until I had contact with his family but now it's gone public.

Uche Nwaneri passed away. He was a great guy and he really loved G+G. Until I get more info from his family, I probably will not comment any further.

RIP Brother 🙏 pic.twitter.com/vf4Pcw43lJ
— DDayCobra (@DDayCobra) January 2, 2023