Former small school star wide receiver Christian Saulsberry was shot and killed in Mississippi
Christian Saulsberry died after being shot on Saturday. According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Department, Saulsberry was shot in the leg and abdomen while at a birthday party.
The 25-year-old died on the way to the hospital, police say.
Christian Saulsberry was a great kid who worked so damn hard to get a shot. He was finally getting his shot and his life was taken early. I am so deeply saddened by this news.
The former West Alabama wide receiver went to the Fan Controlled Football League and eventually earned an opportunity with the Edmonton Elks. Please keep his mother and family in your prayers. Rest in Peace Christian.
Here is the interview we completed with Christian when he came out of college.
NFL Draft Diamonds was created to assist the underdogs playing the sport. We call them diamonds in the rough. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. You can email me at nfldraftdiamonds@gmail.com