Former college football player and 2024 NFL Draft candidate AJ Simon passed away suddenly this week at the age of 25, one week before the draft, and his family has started a GoFundMe page.
“While our family is now faced with the unfortunate reality of his sudden death, we would like to express our gratitude to not only his family, but to all those he touched.” We are determined to ensure that they are given a proper send-off,” the message said. To read. “We are asking for donations to help offset funeral costs. We appreciate everyone's love and support during this time.”
The cause of death for the former University of Albany player from Penn State has not been disclosed.
After concluding his college football career at the end of last season, Simon declared for the NFL Draft with the intention of turning pro, with analysts speculating that the former defensive lineman was a potential late draft pick. .
Simon began his college football career at Division II Bloomsbury before transferring to Albany, where he played for two seasons, recording 17.5 sacks, 85 total stops, 32 lost tackles, three forced fumbles, and two recoveries. did. The Great Danes finished 11-4 overall and 6-0 at home last season.
The Simon family's GoFundMe page had raised just under $23,000 of the $30,000 they planned to raise as of noon Friday.
“We would like to thank everyone for their love and support during this time,” the family said. “If love had saved him, he would have lived forever.”
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