Baylor defensive lineman Alex Foster, just 18 years old, tragically passed away while at home in Mississippi. The team expressed their sorrow through a heartfelt statement from head coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades, highlighting Foster's cherished role within their football family. As a recent redshirt freshman who practiced during the spring, Foster was remembered not only for his impressive physique but also for his potential and aspirations that he carried as a three-star recruit from Mississippi. The loss has resonated deeply with his family, friends, and the wider sporting community.
Foster, from Greenville, Mississippi, redshirted the 2024 season at Baylor and went through practice this spring. Baylor said he died unexpectedly overnight.
"We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Alex Foster, a beloved member of our football family," Baylor coach Dave Aranda and athletic director Mack Rhoades said in a joint statement.
"Our hearts are broken, and our prayers are with his family, friends and all those who loved him so deeply." - Coach Dave Aranda
Foster, who was listed at 6-foot-5 and 292 pounds, played high school football for St. Joseph Catholic School in Madison, Mississippi.
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