NFL prospect AJ Simon tragically dies aged just 25: Former Albany defensive lineman passes away days before he hoped to realize his dream at 2024 draft
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NFL Draft prospect AJ Simon dead at 25
Amitral "AJ" Simon, a pass rusher who was an NFL Draft prospect, has died at the age of 25. Simon’s school, the University of Albany, announced his death Wednesday, posting on social media that he was "Forever a Great Dane." "The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral "AJ" Simon this morning," a team statement said. "AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. He was a role model both on...
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NFL draft prospect, former Pa. football standout dead at 25
AJ Simon, an Albany University standout and NFL draft hopeful, has died. He was 25. No cause of death has been reported. Albany coach Greg Gattuso posted about Simon’s death on X, formerly Twitter. “Two joyous years coaching and becoming friends with AJ Simon,” he wrote. “My prayers are dedicated to the Simon family. I love you AJ and will always have a special player in my heart for #8.” The
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NY College Football Star Dies At 25, Week Before NFL Draft
A former college football standout in New York died at age 25, just a week before the NFL Draft. Amitral “AJ” Simon, a defensive lineman for the University at Albany, announced late last year that he was entering his name in the draft. "He was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany," the UAlbany football program said in a statement announcing his death on Wednesday, April 17. "He will be profoundly missed." Simon's cause of death has not yet been...