Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies by drowning

Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday after drowning in a Utah reservoir, the school said.

According to the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, a search was launched Saturday afternoon at Porcupine Reservoir after callers reported a young man had dove off a cliff and not resurfaced.

Seldon’s body was found at 9:05 p.m. MT after an extensive search that also included a Utah Department of Public Safety dive team and helicopter.

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

Seldon transferred to Utah State earlier this year after spending the past two seasons at New Mexico State, where he played under Nate Dreiling, Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator.

“Our football program is devastated to lose one of our own,” Dreiling said in a statement released by the school. “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 was a team captain at New Mexico State, appearing in 28 games with the Aggies, recording 98 tackles and two interceptions. After starring at Belleville (Mich.) High School, he spent two years at Michigan before transferring to New Mexico State for the 2022 season.

“Our Utah State University Athletics family is devastated by the sudden passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,” Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Diana Sabau said in a statement. “We extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, teammates and all who loved Andre.”