College Football Player Passed Away Unexpectedly At 18

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An investigation has been launched following the death of an 18-year-old college football player who was found unresponsive in his dorm room at St. Francis University in central Pennsylvania. Kevon Walker, a freshman defensive lineman, was discovered in his bed by his teammates, according to Cambira County Chief Deputy Coroner Joe Hribar, who spoke with DailyMail.com.

A toxicology report is pending, and authorities are hopeful it will shed light on Walker’s cause of death. Hribar confirmed there is no evidence of foul play, and the incident is not considered suspicious. Walker had mentioned feeling unwell a day or two before his passing, Hribar added. Walker’s friends, family and the communities of Walker’s hometown of Buffalo and his campus town of Loretto, Pennsylvania are in shock and in mourning. Classes were canceled at St. Francis University on Tuesday to “allow our campus community time to gather, reflect, and support one another,” according to a statement from the school per The Daily Mail.

His coach posted a tribute to Walker on X.

Coach Paul R. Woods sr. wrote, “This on hurt ..Please send a prayer to my guy and his family..Also the Canisius High School community R.I.P KEVON WALKER..LOVE YOU KID”

Kevon Walker, who played under head coach and former NFL offensive lineman Chris Villarrial, recorded two tackles in his first three games with the Red Flash. The 3-6 team is scheduled to play against LIU-Brooklyn this Saturday in Brookville, NY, on Long Island’s North Shore.

The football player was also remembered by his school. St. Francis Football also posted on X.

Rest in Peace.

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