Newsstand: Former U-M football player dies in tragic drowning
Former Michigan Wolverines player Andre Seldon died Saturday in a tragic drowning at a Utah reservoir, the school announced. The Belleville, Michigan native was 22 years old.
According to the Cache County Sherriff’s Office, a search began Saturday afternoon after police took calls on an individual diving from a cliff into the water at Porcupine Reservoir and not resurfacing after the dive. His body was recovered around 9:05 p.m. on Saturday.
“Our investigation leads us to believe this is a tragic accident as multiple witnesses recount the same information,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Seldon joined Utah State this offseason after transferring from New Mexico State, where he spent the last two seasons playing under now-Utah State interim coach Nate Dreiling.
“Our football program is heartbroken to have to endure the loss of one of our own,” Dreiling said in a statement. “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.”
Seldon was a four-star recruit out of the state of Michigan in the 2020 class and played in two games during his Michigan career. He helped lead Belleville to a 12-1 record in the state semifinals as a senior in 2019 after starring in a starting role for three seasons.
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