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Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. found dead after apparent drowning

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Trevor Myers and Dana Greene

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CACHE COUNTY, Utah (KTVX) — Authorities say Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. apparently drowned in northern Utah.

Just after 2 p.m. MT on Saturday, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said it was searching for a young man who was observed jumping off cliffs at Porcupine Reservoir and not resurfacing. The reservoir is about 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and 40 miles south of the Idaho border.


His body was found by a diving team around 9 p.m. on Saturday.

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

Authorities identified the man as 22-year-old Andre Seldon Jr., a cornerback for Utah State. Details were scant, but authorities believe Seldon drowned.

  • DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 26: New Mexico State Aggies defensive back Andre Seldon (8) wears the Quick Lane Bowl Champs baseball cap during the awards ceremony following the Quick Lane Bowl college football game between the New Mexico State Aggies and the Bowling Green Falcons on December 26, 2022 at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
  • ORLANDO, FL – JANUARY 2: Team Pressure Defensive Back Andre Seldon (20) during the 2020 Under Armor All-America Game on January 2, 2020 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL. (Photo by Mark LoMoglio/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

“Our football program is deeply saddened to have to deal with the loss of one of our members,” said interim coach and defensive coordinator Nate Dreiling. “Having previously shared a relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, I can tell you that he was an incredible person and teammate. Our condolences and prayers go out to Andre’s family as we grieve with them over this terrible loss.”

Seldon transferred to Utah State this summer from New Mexico State, where he played defensive back for Dreiling. He spent his first two college football seasons at the University of Michigan after playing for nearby Belleville High School.

Seldon started 28 games for New Mexico State, was named team captain, and had 98 tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass breakups and five tackles for loss. He also had a pick-six for the Aggies last year.

Seldon transferred to TCU this winter but returned to the portal in the spring and went to Utah State, where he was expected to compete for a starting spot in the secondary.

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

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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