Man Arrested in Michigan for Murder of Former Clemson Receiver Diondre Overton

Jeremiah Diago Blanks faces first-degree murder charges following the fatal shooting of Overton in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Diondre Overton, a former Clemson wide receiver, was shot and killed on September 7, 2024, in his hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina.
Jeremiah Diago Blanks, 20, was arrested in Detroit with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
The Guilford County Sheriff's Office has charged Blanks with first-degree murder, although no motive has been disclosed.
Overton played for Clemson from 2016 to 2019, contributing to two national championship teams and amassing 52 catches for 777 yards and seven touchdowns.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and former teammates have publicly mourned Overton, praising his character and contributions to the team.