Utah State football player dies after drowning in reservoir – Winnipeg Free Press

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday after drowning in the Porcupine Reservoir, the school said.

A search began Saturday afternoon after callers reported a young man who had dived from the reservoir’s cliffs had not surfaced, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said. His body was recovered by a dive team around 9:05 p.m.

“Our investigation leads us to believe this was a tragic accident as multiple witnesses provided similar information,” the sheriff’s office said.

Seldon joined the Utah State football program this summer after transferring from New Mexico State, where he played the past two seasons under Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling. He previously played two seasons at Michigan.

“Our football program is devastated to lose one of our own,” Dreiling said. “I had a prior relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, and 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.”

Dreiling was promoted earlier this month after Utah State fired Blake Anderson for violating university rules.

Seldon, who played for Belleville High School in Michigan, played in 15 games for New Mexico State last season, recording 36 tackles, seven pass breakups and one interception.