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Oregon Ducks Football Star Spencer Webb Dies In Fall Onto Rock Slides
University of Oregon football star Spencer Webb has died after authorities say he fell onto rock slides and hit his head.
BLACHLY, OR — Oregon Ducks star tight end Spencer Webb has died after authorities said he fell and hit his head on rock slides at a popular swimming lake.
The Lane County Sheriff’s Office was called for an injured person around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday to rock slides near Triangle Lake. They learned that 22-year-old Webb, a native of Sacramento, California, was recreating in the area when he fell and hit his head.
Bystanders and responding paramedics were unable to revive him.
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Search and rescue teams helped bring Webb back to the roadway as he was about 100 yards down a steep trail, authorities said.
“There is no evidence of foul play and his death appears to be accidental," the sheriff's office said.
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USA TODAY reported that Webb was diving at Triangle Lake.
Webb was expected to play his fifth football season for the Ducks this fall. He was also a social media star, often posting about his life and achievements on TikTok, where he had more than 550,000 followers.
Triangle Lake is a popular destination for swimmers with its naturally formed rock slides.
Over four seasons at Oregon, Webb tallied 31 receptions, 296 yards, and four touchdowns. His first touchdown became his most memorable play: a 20-yard catch over a defender on a ball thrown by Justin Herbert in the 2019 season opener against Auburn.
Nicknamed “Spider,” Webb was a consensus four-star recruit out of Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento. He was a top 10 tight end and top 300 prospects by ESPN, Rivals, and 247Sports; and the No. 1 tight end in California by ESPN and 247Sports in 2018.
Multiple Oregon coaches and players acknowledged Webb’s death on social media Wednesday night.
“So full of life in every moment of the day,” Oregon football coach Dan Lanning tweeted. “Your smile and energy will be missed Spencer. I love you!”
Webb is survived by his older brother and legal guardian, Cody; sister-in-law, Alicia, aunt and uncle, who all helped raise him.
The Associated Press contributed reporting.
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