Denver Broncos' Adrian Robinson Jr. has died aged 25 after suicide by hanging

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Adrian Robinson Jr. took his own life Saturday night at the age of 25
The college football star played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos the same year they went to the Super Bowl
Earlier reports that claimed he was shot to death turned out to be untrue
'The manner and cause of death was suicide by hanging,' said Jeff Moran of the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office
Robinson leaves behind a daughter, Avery Marie, who was born late last year

Published: 08:40 EST, 18 May 2015 | Updated: 00:38 EST, 19 May 2015

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A former football star who played for the Denver Broncos in 2013, the same year the team made it to the Super Bowl, has taken his own life.

Adrian Robinson Jr., a standout linebacker and defensive lineman at Temple University who went on to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers, San Diego Chargers and Washington Redskins, died Saturday night after hanging himself.

An earlier report that he was killed in a shooting turned out to be untrue.

Tragedy: Adrian Robinson Jr. (above) passed away Saturday night at the age of 25

Bright career: The college football star played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Denver Broncos (above) the same year they went to the Super Bowl

TMZ , who initially reported the shooting, confirmed this new information with Jeff Moran of the Philadelphia Medical Examiner's Office.

'The manner and cause of death was suicide by hanging,' said Moran.

Robinson's agency, Symmetry, posted on Facebook Sunday; 'It deeply saddens all of us to share with you that Adrian Robinson Jr. passed away last night at the age of 25.

'Adrian was a beloved father, son, brother, friend and teammate. We ask that you please respect his family’s privacy during this difficult time, and especially keep his daughter Avery Marie in your prayers. Thank you for all of your support and consideration.'

Robinson was a star player at Temple but ended up an undrafted free agent before being picked up by the Steelers in 2012, where he played 12 games.

He was briefly traded to the Philadelphia Eagles before landing with the Broncos, where he played six games on the team that would eventually go to the Super Bowl.

Robinson, who would be traded before the big game, had recently signed to play with the Canadian Football League's Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

In addition to his daughter Avery Marie, born late last year, Robinson also leaves behind a brother, Averee, who is also a defensive lineman at Temple.

Final words: Robinson's last message on Twitter (above) was posted on Tuesday

Temple athletic director Kevin Clark said in a statement; 'The entire Temple University community is mourning the tragic passing of one of our former all-time great football players, Adrian Robinson. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this incredibly tough time.'

NBC 9 notes that Robinson is now the fourth member of the Broncos to have died in the past eight years before reaching the age of 26, along with cornerback Darrent Williams (2007), running back Damien Nash (2007) and receiver Kenny McKinley (2010).

Robinson's last message on Twitter was posted on Tuesday when he wrote; 'Summer and the laugh of my daughter make me believe in God.'