Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday in an apparent drowning about 40 minutes from campus in Porcupine Reservoir, according to the school.
The search began Saturday afternoon after callers reported that a young man who had been seen jumping off the reservoir’s cliffs had not resurfaced, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said. A dive team recovered his body around 9:05 p.m.
“Our investigation leads us to believe this was a tragic accident as multiple witnesses are reporting the same information,” the sheriff’s office said.
Seldon, 22, joined the Utah State football program this summer after transferring from New Mexico State, where he played the past two seasons under Nate Dreiling, Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator.
Prior to that, he spent two seasons at Michigan.
Andre Seldon Jr., 22, died Saturday after diving into Porcupine Reservoir in Utah
“Our football program is devastated to have to endure the loss of one of our own,” Dreiling said. “Having had a prior relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you that he was an amazing person and teammate.
‘Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we mourn with them this tremendous loss.’
Dreiling was promoted earlier this month after Utah State fired Blake Anderson, saying he violated university policies.
Seldon, who played for Belleville High School in Michigan, appeared in 15 games last season for New Mexico State, recording 36 tackles, seven pass breakups and one interception.
“The Aggie community is devastated to hear the news of the passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,” New Mexico State said in a statement. social media post. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Seldon was scheduled to begin classes at Utah State in the fall semester.
“Our Utah State University athletics family is devastated by the sudden death of Andre Seldon Jr.,” said Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau.
‘We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, teammates and everyone who loved Andre.’