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Buffalo DE dies after 'medical emergency' during workout

University of Buffalo defensive end Solomon Jackson died Monday night following an extended hospital stay. He suffered a medical emergency during an on-campus workout last week.

He was 20-years old, according to the school's athletics website.

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“Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Solomon’s family as together we mourn his tragic and untimely death,” athletics director Allen Greene said in a statement.

Jackson began his career at Buffalo as a linebacker before making the switch to defensive end last season.