Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies at 22, school says

Andre Seldon Jr., a Utah State football player who also played at Michigan and New Mexico State, has died, the school announced in a news release Saturday. He was 22.

Officials in Cache County, Utah, said they launched a search earlier in the day after a man was seen diving off cliffs at Porcupine Reservoir and did not resurface. Officials said Seldon’s body was recovered by the Utah Department of Public Safety dive team.

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“Our football program is devastated by the loss of one of our own,” interim Utah State head coach and defensive coordinator Nate Drelling said in a press release. “I had a prior relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, and I can tell you he was an incredible person and teammate.

“Our condolences and prayers go out to André’s family as we mourn this tremendous loss.”

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Seldon was a standout cornerback at Belleville High School in Michigan and played in the Under Armour All-America game in 2020. He had committed to Michigan at the time, but only played in two games for the Maize and Blue.

In 2022, he transferred to New Mexico State and played two seasons for the Aggies, recording 64 tackles and two interceptions.

He was scheduled to play for Utah State in 2024.

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“Our Utah State University Athletics family is devastated by the sudden passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,” said Diana Sabau, vice president and director of athletics, in a press release. “We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and all who loved Andre.”

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