“We’ve lost a king before we got to watch his (reign),” former Ohio State and NFL safety Malcolm Jenkins tweeted Saturday, referencing the death of former Buckeyes quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr.. Both New Jersey natives, the two never played together in college. They were never teammates professionally — Jenkins just retired after a career with the Saints and Eagles and Haskins’ brief time in the NFL was spent in Washington and Pittsburgh. But Haskins’ death at age 24 resonated with many in the football fraternity, particularly those with connections to Ohio State. Mentions of Haskins as a king were frequent, as that is what he aspired to be, a ruler on the field. “He was a KING and a truly great friend to me and everyone he came around. You’ll be missed by everyone you’ve touched throughout your life,” said Ohio State offensive lineman Paris Johnson in a tweet. Haskins…
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