CACHE COUNTY, Utah – A former Michigan football player and Belleville High School star died in a drowning accident at age 22.
Andre Seldon Jr. committed to the Wolverines out of Belleville in June 2018 and eventually enrolled in January 2020. He was a four-star cornerback recruit in the 2020 class.
Seldon spent two years in Ann Arbor before transferring to New Mexico State. In 2022 and 2023 with the Aggies, he made 98 tackles and two interceptions.
He transferred to Utah State this offseason.
Utah State announced at 12:59 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2024, that Seldon had died.
Officials from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said they were called at 2:20 p.m. Saturday to the Porcupine Dam. A caller told them that a young man, later identified as Seldon, dove from the cliffs into the water and didn’t resurface.
Search and rescue teams and divers went to the scene and searched for Seldon. His body was found in the water at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, police said.
“Our initial investigation leads us to believe this is a tragic accident, as multiple witnesses recount the same information,” the sheriff’s office said.
Seldon was 22 years old and about to start classes at Utah State in the fall.
“Our football program is heartbroken to have to endure the loss of one of our own,” said interim head coach and defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling. “Having had a previous relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you he was an incredible person and teammate. Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we grieve with them over this tremendous loss.”
“Our Utah State University athletics family is devastated over the sudden death of Andre Seldon Jr.,” Utah State Athletic Director Diana Sabau said. “We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates, and all who loved Andre.”
Students who need emotional or mental support as they grieve can contact Utah State’s CARE office and Counseling and Psychological Services.
The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr.
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