Nahje Flowers, a defensive end at the University of New Mexico, has died at the age of 21.
Head football coach Bob Davie issued a statement through the school's athletic department.
"Earlier this morning we were made aware of the tragic loss of Nahje Flowers," Davie said. "Our entire football team and everyone who knew Nahje are devastated by this loss. Nahje was a wonderful person and great teammate. Our entire Lobo Football family mourns his passing and our prayers go out to his family."
New Mexico athletic director Eddie Nunez said in a statement he was made aware of Flowers' death on Tuesday morning before Davie informed the team:
"Grief counselors, members of our medical team and a psychologist are being made available.