Mississippi State Freshman offensive lineman Sam Westmoreland is dead at 18
Sam Westmoreland was a Freshman offensive lineman that was closing in on his 19th birthday.
Unfortunately, the 6’4, 260 pound player from Tupelo, Mississippi is dead. The school released this statement hours ago.
The school said in a release that the university was “deeply saddened” by the news.
“The Mississippi State Athletics Family is heartbroken by the sudden death of Sam Westmoreland,” Bulldogs coach Mike Leach said via a statement. “Sam was a beloved son, brother and teammate, and a tremendous young man with a limitless future. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him. The entire MSU Family mourns as our thoughts and prayers go out to the Westmoreland family. Our highest priority is the support of the Westmoreland family and our student-athletes during this troubling time.”
Sam helped guide Tupelo High School Football to back-to-back playoff appearances in 2019 and 2020. He is the son of Amanda and Josh Westmoreland, and leaves behind his sister Marilyn as well.
There is no cause of death as of now but police do not expect foul play.
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