Ducks TE Spencer Webb, 22, dies after tragic fall
Oregon tight end Spencer Webb died Wednesday in a recreational accident, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday. He was 22 years old.
According to the sheriff’s office, Webb fell and stuck his head just a short distance from Triangle Lake, a location popular for cliff jumping and natural rock waterslides.
“So full of life in every moment of the day,” Ducks coach Dan Lanning posted to Twitter on Wednesday night. “Your smile and energy will be missed Spencer. I love you!”
The sheriff’s office said bystanders and responding paramedics were unable to revive Webb, who was about 100 yards down a steep trail, and Lane County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue personnel assisted with bringing him back to the roadway.
Webb, from Sacramento, was set to begin his fifth season at Oregon. He played in all 14 games last season, catching 13 passes for 87 yards and a touchdown. In 2019, he had 18 receptions for 208 yards and three TDs.
Webb attended Christian Brothers High School and was the No. 1-ranked tight end in California.
