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NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon of Albany dead at 25

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AJ Simon, a defensive lineman from the University at Albany who was hoping to be drafted into the NFL next week, died at age 25, the school confirmed Wednesday. Simon played four seasons of football at the FCS level — two at Bloomsburg (2018, 2021) and two at Albany. The native of Pennsylvania had 12.5 sacks for Albany in 2023 and was named to the All-CAA first team. A cause of death was not released. “The UAlbany football program was deeply …

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NFL prospect AJ Simon dies one week before the draft

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.

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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.

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NFL draft hopeful AJ Simon of Albany dead at 25

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NY college football star dies one week before NFL draft

New York football star Amitral “AJ” Simon has died at the age of 25, according to the University of Albany. In a post on social media Wednesday, UAlbany Football wrote, “AJ was a tremendous man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. He was a role model both on and off the field, serving as a pillar to this program over the last two years. He will be profoundly missed.” According to NBC News, Simon was a potential pick for the N…

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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.

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