Utah State DB Andre Seldon Jr. Dies at 22 in Cliff Diving Accident

The Utah State football program announced tragic news late Saturday night. 22-year-old defensive end Andre Seldon Jr. lost his life in a cliff diving accident just south of Logan.

“The Utah State University community mourns the death of football
student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr. In an afternoon news release, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said a search was underway for a young man after he was seen diving off cliffs at Porcupine Reservoir and did not resurface. USU officials learned tonight that he was found by the Utah Department of Public Safety dive team at 9:05 p.m.

– Press Release from Utah State University

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Seldon Jr. transferred to Utah State this offseason, where he rejoins his defensive coordinator at New Mexico State, Nate Dreiling, who was recently promoted to interim head coach following the firing of Blake Anderson.

“Our football program is devastated to lose one of our own,” Dreiling said in the school’s press release. “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.”

Seldon, a Michigan native, spent two seasons at the University of Michigan before transferring to New Mexico State, where he spent the previous two seasons. He was voted team captain at Las Cruces, totaling 98 tackles with two interceptions and 13 pass breakups. He briefly transferred to TCU this offseason before changing course and ending up at Logan with Dreiling.

Utah State opens the 2024 season on August 31 against Robert Morris.