AJ Simon, a draft prospect at the University of Albany, died at the age of 25 this week.
The University of Albany announced on Wednesday, April 17, that former defensive lineman Amitral “AJ” Simon is dead one week before the NFL draft.
The shakeup in college football is having an impact on the NFL draft. Now that college players can make money on their name, image and likeness, without losing their eligibility, there isn’t the same urgency to leave for the pros. Many NFL evaluators say that has impacted the draft, which wrapped up Saturday, in some cases diluting the caliber of players available in the later rounds. “It’s a real issue,” said a longtime NFL team personnel executive, noting the talent drop was more precipitous...
College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball dreams, his former university announced Wednesday.
Football players from the Cleveland area getting drafted by NFL teams Saturday
Usually the only association between Lake Tahoe and the NFL comes every July from the annual celebrity golf tournament. But a graduate of a local high school just landed an NFL contract and could become part of an ultra-rare club for the region. Tight end McCallan Castles signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent, Castles’ agency announced on Saturday in a post on X. According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the South Tahoe High School graduate’s Eagles contract is for...
The 2024 NFL Draft’s first round went down on Thursday (April 25) in Detroit at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza. The night was full of college athletes taking the next step into their football careers, with plenty of hugs, tears, and dreams realized. The Chicago Bears held the first pick of the draft and took […]
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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
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