MJ Daniels, Southern Miss football player, killed in shooting

College Football

From Ryan Glass Mirror

Southern Mississippi defensive back Marcus “MJ” Daniels was shot and killed in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the Forrest County coroner confirmed to the Associated Press.

He was 21 years old.

“The University of Southern Mississippi and the Athletic Department mourn the loss of MJ Daniels, who was killed in an off-campus incident Tuesday evening,” the university said in a statement. “We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

Daniels transferred to Southern Miss before last season after spending two years at the University of Mississippi.

“We are deeply saddened by the loss of MJ Daniels,” Southern Miss head coach Will Hall wrote on X.

“His smile was contagious and lit up the room. Please keep MJ’s loved ones and our Southern Miss family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

Last season, Daniels recorded 28 total tackles – 19 solo and nine assists – and three interceptions, the most on his team.