Dexter Rentz Jr., a high school senior from Florida who had signed with the Louisville football program, was killed late Saturday night in a shooting in his home state.
Multiple coaches from Ocoee High School in the Orlando area confirmed in social media posts early Sunday morning that Rentz had been killed, according to the Orlando Sentinal. Louisville football spokesman Rocco Gasparro also confirmed the news Sunday morning but had no additional details to share at that time.
Rentz would have played wide receiver for Louisville. Cardinals assistant coach Gunter Brewer had previously said Rentz is "a great kid" who he was looking forward to coaching.