Cincinnati freshman aggressive lineman Jeremia Kelly passed unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday morning.
No cause of death was released in separate announcements by the Big 12 conference and the University of Cincinnati, in which Kelly’s death was confirmed. He was an early enrollly working at the center during the spring practice. In the last season, he (Ohio) High School helped win the Division II State Championship.
“The sudden loss of this excellent youth has broken the heart of the Barecat Football family,” head coach Scott Sterfield said in a statement. “In a short time, Jeremia has spent our team, they have a real impact, both on the field and in our locker room. My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who enjoyed knowing Jeremiah.”
Kelly and Avon Eagles were undefeated and won the first state championship of the program last season. In addition to voting for the top aggressive lineman at the South-Western conference, he was voted for all-conferences and all-districts. 6-3, 320-Pound Lineman also played a defensive line in Avon, but was working on an aggressive line for Barecats.
Cincinnati advertisement John Cunningham said in a statement, “We have suffered a heartbreaking loss today.” “In UC, we all send our love and prayers to the Kelly family and we will do everything we can support them and our bearcats students-athletes who are ahead in difficult days and weeks.”
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