Posted on 04/18/2024 5:45:20 AM PDT by Red Badger
Former Albany defensive lineman AJ Simon, who was hoping to get picked in the upcoming NFL Draft, has died at only 25 years old.
The university announced the tragic news on social media on Wednesday, writing ... "The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral "AJ" Simon this morning."
"AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. he was a role model both on and off the field, serving as a pillar to this program over the last two years."
They continued ... "He will be profoundly missed." The cause or manner of Simon's death is not currently known.
Head football coach Greg Gattuso also shared his thoughts, saying, "My prayers are dedicated to the Simon family. I love you AJ and will always have a special place in my heart for #8."
Simon, who was from Tobyhanna, PA, played two seasons for the Great Danes after beginning his college career at Bloomsburg University.
AJ had a stellar season in 2023 ... racking up 12.5 sacks, and earning an All-CAA conference first-team nod.
Simon, ranked the 36th best edge rusher by The Athletic's draft experts, was hoping to get drafted next week.
R.I.P.
Articles *typically* list cause of death, at the first writing.
As someone else mentioned ... new journalism.
Agree.
Seems most likely.
:-(
Military?
Yea, they should have said he died because his heart stopped beating.
In the case of a sudden death like this, the cause won’t be official until an autopsy is performed.
And playing at Albany, instead of a big program?
Misuse of steroids can ruin the most promising of athletes.
If there’s an autopsy.
And since the CoupFlu vaxxes have been approved, that’s a big if.
Died of suddenly .
When young athletes die suddenly, I also wonder about the various supplements and pre-workout cocktails that they use and often purchase over the internet. A lot of this stuff is basically speed that gives you the “tinglies” so you feel like you can crush it at the gym.
Light a Fauxi candle for him.
I find it interesting about how all of these “sudden deaths” go unnoticed by most.
He was probably pre-spending his signing bonus on drugs.
There was his girlfriend saying he was “going through something” and that she forgave him.
It sounds less like the jab and more like a self-inflicted jab.
Sounds like life may have been Bias’d towards him.
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