Andre Seldon Jr., Utah State cornerback, found dead at 22 in reservoir in apparent drowning
Utah State cornerback Andre Seldon Jr. died Saturday from a drowning accident about 40 minutes from campus near Porcupine Reservoir, the school said.
A search began Saturday afternoon after callers reported a young man who had dived from the reservoir’s cliffs had not surfaced, the Cache County Sheriff’s Office said. His body was recovered by a dive team around 9:05 p.m.
“Our investigation leads us to believe this was a tragic accident as multiple witnesses provided similar information,” the sheriff’s office said.
Seldon, 22, joined the Utah State football program this summer after transferring from New Mexico State, where he played the past two seasons under Nate Dreiling, Utah State’s interim head coach and defensive coordinator.
Before that, he played two seasons at Michigan.
Andre Seldon Jr., 22, died Saturday after diving into Utah’s Porcupine Reservoir
“Our football program is devastated to lose one of our own,” Dreiling said. “I had a relationship with Andre during our time together at New Mexico State, so I can tell you he was an incredible person and teammate.
“Our condolences and prayers go out to André’s family as we mourn this tremendous loss.”
Dreiling was promoted earlier this month after Utah State fired Blake Anderson for violating university rules.
Seldon, who played for Belleville High School in Michigan, played in 15 games for New Mexico State last season, recording 36 tackles, seven pass breakups and one interception.
“The Aggie community is devastated by the news of the passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,” New Mexico State said in a statement. message on social media. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
Seldon was scheduled to begin classes at Utah State University in the fall.
“Our Utah State University Athletics family is devastated by the sudden passing of Andre Seldon Jr.,” said Diana Sabau, Utah State vice president and athletic director.
“We extend our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy to his family, friends, teammates and all who loved André.”