Cleveland Browns star Hakeem Adeniji broke down in tears as he announced the tragic stillbirth of his child in a heartbreaking social media post.

The NFL offensive tackle uploaded a devastating video which showed him crying as he opened up on his sorrow after the loss of son Semiu Zade Adeniji. Having been due six days later on Nov. 7, he was born on Nov. 2, weighing 8lbs 4oz, measuring 21 inches.

The anguished football player posted pictures of himself and wife Kayla sharing some tender moments with their son in hospital. Following on from this, the couple both took to Instagram to express their grief after what had been a traumatic experience.

The 26-year-old Cleveland ace acknowledged that his son’s stillbirth was the “worst moment” of his life as he reflected his distress. Speaking directly to his followers, the NFL star said: “Everybody that knows me knows how bad I wanted to be a dad.

“It’s been a little over a week since we lost our boy. There’s been, anger, sadness, and emptiness. The fact that he is gone has set in now and nothing can change that,” he shared. “I’ll never get to see him grow up, and he’ll never get to read his journal I wrote for him. I miss him and l’ll miss him everyday for the rest of my life.”

Adeniji also spoke of his gratitude towards people who have been in touch to express their sympathy after his family’s profound loss. He continued: “This will be hard, but that’s life. Always has been and probably always will be.

“We appreciate all the prayers, support and well wishes from everyone it is much appreciated. I still want to be a dad more than anything else in this world, and he gave me that even though it was short lived. When and if I ever get that opportunity again I’ll never take a day for granted. I love my boy and he will live through us.”

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Hakeem Adeniji and wife Kayla announced stillbirth of their son as they opened up on their heartbreak

Hakeem Adeniji and wife Kayla announced stillbirth of their son as they opened up on their heartbreak ( 

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Hakeem Adeniji and wife Kayla have both opened up on their grief after the loss of their son

Hakeem Adeniji and wife Kayla have both opened up on their grief after the loss of their son ( 

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The footballer’s wife Kayla also took to Instagram to express her grief, saying: “We lost our son. We had to say goodbye to the most perfect, beautiful boy I’ve ever seen. We will never ever be the same and we will never forget him. He had a head full of curls and his daddy’s nose. The softest cheeks and big hands. He will always be my son and I will always be his mom.

“He got us through so much this year and stayed so strong for us for so long. I will always remember holding him and smelling him. He was just perfect. Oh my sweet boy mommy and daddy will always smile when we think of you, I promise. Please look out for us my angel.”

Speaking of her anguish after holding her son for the first time, she said: “The moment I held him for the first time. I couldn’t believe how beautiful he was. I dreamt of seeing his face for so long. I dreamt of this moment for years. It just felt like he was taking a nap in my arms, he looked so peaceful.

“Today, November 7th at 7:30am we were supposed to check into the hospital for a scheduled induction. We are choosing to use this day to honor our little boy and create our new family traditions.