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!'


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dailym.ai— 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

Yahoo Sports—NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft. College football player Amitral “AJ” Simon died just one week before potentially realizing his pro-ball dreams, his former university announced Wednesday.

NBC4 Washington—NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft. AJ Simon was eligible for next week’s NFL Draft and had made a recent pre-draft visit to New England. A cause of death was not immediately known.

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