Andre Seldon Jr., Utah State cornerback, found dead at 22 in reservoir in apparent drowning

Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died connected Saturday successful an evident drowning astir 40 minutes from field astatine Porcupine Reservoir, according to nan school.

A hunt began Saturday day aft callers reported that a young man seen diving from cliffs astatine nan reservoir did not resurface, nan Cache County Sheriff's Office said. His assemblage was recovered by a dive squad astatine astir 9:05 p.m.

'Our investigation leads america to judge this is simply a tragic mishap arsenic aggregate witnesses recount nan aforesaid information,' nan sheriff's agency said.

Seldon, 22, joined nan Utah State shot programme this summertime aft transferring from New Mexico State, wherever he played nan past 2 seasons nether Nate Dreiling, Utah State's interim caput coach and protect coordinator. 

Before that, he spent 2 seasons astatine Michigan.

'Our shot programme is heartbroken to person to strengthen nan nonaccomplishment of 1 of our own,' Dreiling said. 'Having had a erstwhile narration pinch Andre during our clip together astatine New Mexico State, I tin show you he was an unthinkable personification and teammate. 

'Our condolences and prayers spell retired to Andre´s family arsenic we grieve pinch them complete this tremendous loss.' 

Dreiling was promoted earlier this period aft Utah State fired Blake Anderson, saying he violated assemblage policies. 

Seldon, who played for Belleville High School successful Michigan, appeared successful 15 games past play for New Mexico State, signaling 36 tackles, 7 walk breakups and an interception.

'The Aggie organization is devastated to perceive nan news of nan passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,' New Mexico State said successful a social media post. 'Our thoughts and prayers are pinch his family and friends.'

Seldon was scheduled to commencement classes astatine Utah State successful nan autumn semester.

'Our Utah State University Athletics family is devastated complete nan abrupt decease of Andre Seldon Jr.,' Utah State vice president and diversion head Diana Sabau said.

'We widen our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and each who loved Andre.'