Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning in a Utah reservoir, according to the school.
According to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, a search began Saturday afternoon at Porcupine Reservoir after callers reported a young man was seen diving off a cliff and not resurfacing.
Seldon’s body was recovered at 9:05 p.m. MT after an extensive search that included a dive team and a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter.
“Our investigation leads us to believe this was a tragic accident as multiple witnesses are reporting the same information,” the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said.
The Utah State University community mourns the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr.
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Seldon transferred to Utah State earlier this year after spending the last two seasons at New Mexico State, where he played under Utah State interim head coach and defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling.
“Our football program is devastated by the loss of one of our own,” Dreiling said in a statement released by the school. “Having previously had a relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you what an incredible person and teammate he was. Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we grieve with them over this tremendous loss.”
Seldon was a team captain at New Mexico State and played in 28 games for the Aggies, recording 98 tackles and two interceptions. After shining at Belleville (Mich.) High School, he spent two years at Michigan before transferring to New Mexico State ahead of the 2022 season.
“Our Utah State University athletics family is devastated by the sudden death of Andre Seldon Jr.,” Utah State vice president and director of athletics Diana Sabau said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and all who loved Andre.”
