Former Ohio State wide receiver Dimitrious Stanley has died at the age of 48 after a battle with prostate cancer.
Stanley had been battling prostate cancer for four years after being diagnosed in 2019.
Stanley was an all-state running back for Thomas Worthington High School in Ohio. He later switched to wide receiver at Ohio State, where he made his mark. As a senior, Stanley was the Buckeyes’ leading receiver with 43 catches for 829 yards and 8 touchdowns. He was an honorable mention for the Big Ten that season and twice earned Big Ten Player of the Week honors. Stanley helped lead the Buckeyes to a 20-17 victory over Arizona State in the 1997 Rose Bowl game.
![Dimitrious Stanley with glasses on](https://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dimitrious-stanley-800x450.jpg)
After his career at Ohio State, Stanley played in the Canadian league and then the arena league.
Some friends sent their well wishes via Twitter:
As many of you are hearing my friend, co-worker & fmr Buckeye Dimitrious Stanley has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer. I’ll always remember his Rose Bowl TD catch, the way he made me laugh & his sign off on our Football Fever shows, “take care & give care.” pic.twitter.com/YnLhDdXiLg
— Clay Hall (@NewDayForClay) February 9, 2023
My heart is shattered. Best friend/brother Dimitrious Stanley has passed after an incredibly courageous battle against prostate cancer. There will never be another like him. I am forever grateful for being gifted this guy into my life. #BuckeyeGreat #RIP3 pic.twitter.com/jAGt3tNZ3U
— Anthony Rothman (@AnthonyRothman) February 9, 2023
Another friend had started an online charity drive for Stanley while he was undergoing treatment.
Stanley leaves behind his wife and three children.