NFL draft prospect, former Pa. football standout dead at 25

Reading Eagle— AJ Simon, an Albany University standout and NFL draft hopeful, has died. He was 25. No cause of death has been reported. Albany coach Greg Gattuso posted about Simon’s death on X, formerly Twitter. “Two joyous years coaching and becoming friends with AJ Simon,” he wrote. “My prayers are dedicated to the Simon family. I love you AJ and will always have a special player in my heart for #8.” The

People—Albany Football Star AJ Simon Dead at 25, 1 Week Before NFL Draft. The University of Albany announced on Wednesday, April 17, that former defensive lineman Amitral “AJ” Simon is dead one week before the NFL draft.

dailym.ai—Tributes pour in after NFL hopeful AJ Simon tragically dies aged 25 as fellow draft prospect Jared Verse reveals he spoke to late former teammate shortly before passing: 'Rest easy big man!'. A cause of death has still not been revealed after Simon died on Wednesday. Former coaches and players have opened up about Simon in the aftermath. DailyMail.com

chappaqua.dailyvoice.com—NY College Football Star Dies At 25, Week Before NFL Draft. A former college football standout in New York died at age 25, just a week before the NFL Draft. Amitral “AJ” Simon, a defensive lineman for the University at Albany, announced late last year that he was entering his name in the draft. "He was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany," the UAlbany football program said in a statement announcing his death on Wednesday, April 17. "He will be profoundly missed." Simon's cause of death has not yet been...