Cincinnati Athletics Mourns the Loss of Football Player Jeremiah Kelly

CINCINNATI – The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics is mourning the loss of freshman football student-athlete Jeremiah Kelly , who passed unexpectedly at his residence early Tuesday morning.

"The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man," said football head coach Scott Satterfield . "In the short time Jeremiah has spent with our team, he has made a real impact, both on the field and in our locker room. My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who had the pleasure of knowing Jeremiah."

A native of Avon, Ohio, Kelly graduated from Avon High School, where he helped lead the Eagles to a 16-0 record and the school's first state championship in 2024. He earned first-team all-conference and all-district honors and was named the SWC Lineman of the Year as a senior. The Plain Dealer ranked him among Northeast Ohio's Top 25 prospects.

Kelly was an early enrollee who practiced with the football team this spring semester.

"We've suffered a heartbreaking loss today," said Director of Athletics John Cunningham . "All of us at UC send our love and prayers to the Kelly family and we will do everything that we can to support them and our Bearcats student-athletes in the difficult days and weeks ahead."

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