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Star High School Quarterback Robbie Roper dies after complications from surgery

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Damond Talbot
December 22, 2021

Roswell High School quarterback Robbie Roper has died Wednesday, according to a tweet posted on his social media account from the family. This comes following reported complications during a procedure.

The 6-foot-4 senior had dreams to play college football and had recently gained interest from the University of Florida after previously receiving offers at University of Massachusetts, Morehead State, Morgan State and Western Carolina.

Hey everyone, here is the update on Robbie. pic.twitter.com/oZuzCT7czf
— Robbie Roper 6'4 215lb Dual Threat QB / GPA 3.9 (@robbieroper2022) December 22, 2021

Please keep Robbie’s family in your prayers. This is such a horrible and sad story. Robbie had tons of interest from NCAA teams and some major schools have already been sending their condolences to the family.

The @UConnFootball Team sends our most heartfelt sympathies and prayers to the Roper Family @robbieroper2022 was a fine young man who will be greatly missed and always held up with great honor and wonderful memories.
RIP Robbie, forever in our hearts https://t.co/yHrGQEydO9
— Jim Mora (@UConnCoachMora) December 22, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Roper family and all in the Roswell HS community today. Isaiah 41:10 💙
— Christian Robinson (@crob45) December 21, 2021

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