mother of Ohio State football player was shot to death in the overnight hours near 4000 near W Washington, Garfield Park on July 15, 2023. … Ashley Griggs’ tweets were almost exclusively filled with the accomplishments of her son, a standout football player at Marist High School who became a top pick at Ohio State University.
On July 13, Griggs posted a link to her son’s No. 17 jersey in the OSU team store on Twitter, saying “The wait is finally over.”
Griggs’ family said she was a key to her son’s success. “He’s just trying to take it day by day,” his cousin Paul Griggs said Monday morning.
As a freshman at Marist High School in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood, Tate played eight games, had 28 receptions for 444 yards and scored five touchdowns, records show. He was listed as the state’s top prospect in the Class of 2023, according to 247Sports.com.
“It was a dream come true to play varsity as a freshman,” said Tate, who began his youth football career as a quarterback before moving to running back, defensive back and finally receiver in eighth grade.
Tate signed a letter of intent with Ohio State in December of 2022 and enrolled in the school in January.
Tate’s father played linebacker at Alabama A&M.
Ashley Griggs—the mother of Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate—was shot and killed Sunday in the West Garfield Park area of Chicago, the university confirmed in a statement.
“We can confirm this was Carnell’s mother,” the statement read. “Our coach and coaches are aware of this terrible tragedy, incredibly saddened and they, along with our players, will support Carnell in any way they can during this most difficult time.”
WGN said Andrew Holmes, a Chicago community activist, identified Griggs as Tate’s mother. Tate attended Marist High School in Chicago before finishing his prep career at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Chicago police said Area 4 detectives were still investigating as of Sunday night. No one had been taken into custody.
Tate enrolled at OSU in January as one of the nation’s top incoming freshman receivers. He was a four-star prospect ranked No. 59 per the 247 Sports composite. He quickly emerged as one of the class’ top performers this past spring. He caught a 37-yard touchdown from Kyle McCord in the spring game.
On July 13, Griggs posted a link to her son’s No. 17 jersey in the OSU team store on Twitter, saying “The wait is finally over.”
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Tate’s former 7 on 7 team, the South Florida Express, was among many who expressed sympathy for Tate and his family on social media. Another freshman receiver, Brandon Inniss, and Class of 2025 quarterback prospect Tavien St. Clair also posted their condolences on Twitter.
Police responded to a shooting on West Washington Street in Chicago at around 2 a.m. and found five people injured, including Griggs. She was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital and pronounced dead shortly thereafter.
No suspects are currently in custody.
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