Devonta Lee -- who played college football for the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs -- has died at age 27, his former schools announced Thursday.
The wide receiver was a star at Amite High School ... and helped his team win a state championship in 2018.
He was a top recruit in the state ... and committed to LSU, where he played for three seasons.
Lee went on to suit up for LA Tech in the final two seasons of his collegiate career.