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Fox News
15 hours ago
- Health
- Fox News
Mother of Cincinnati player who died of heart condition wonders if his death was preventable
Cincinnati freshman offensive lineman Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at 18 years old this past April. A coroner's report, according to ESPN, said that Kelly died of "cardiac hypertrophy" - a condition where the muscles in the heart thicken. Kelly's death was the ultimate shock to his mother, Chiniqua, who told ESPN that he was the "healthiest child" and "never had any issues" growing up. Despite receiving "some closure" with the coroner's report, Chiniqua wants her two other sons to see a sports cardiologist. "It just makes you want to be more aware, like if there's something that you can possibly save your child from," she told ESPN. Chiniqua said her son was relaxing at home the day before his death and was even wearing a heart monitor while doing physical activity. A spokesperson for the school told ESPN that Kelly had passed a physical before practicing with the team, which was required by the NCAA - Kelly had been enrolled early at the school and was practicing in the spring. "The Cincinnati football program and athletics department continue to mourn Jeremiah's passing," the team said in a statement. "He is deeply missed by all of us." Kelly was part of the Avon Eagles football team that went 16-0 in 2024 and helped deliver the school's first state championship. Kelly received first-team all-conference and all-district honors and was named SWC lineman of the year as a senior. As a junior, Kelly helped lead the Eagles to a 14-1 record and was teammates with current Cincinnati running back Jakorion Caffey. The Bearcats went 5-7 last season and 3-6 in the Big 12. It was Scott Satterfield's second season as head coach after Luke Fickell left for Wisconsin prior to the 2023 season.
Yahoo
18 hours ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Cause of Death Revealed for 18-Year-Old Cincinnati Freshman Football Player Jeremiah Kelly: Report
University of Cincinnati football player Jeremiah Kelly's cause of death has been revealed. The 18-year-old died from cardiac hypertrophy, a condition where the heart muscles thicken, according to a coroner's report obtained by ESPN. Kelly passed away 'unexpectedly' at his residence on the morning of April 22. According to a GoFundMe set up by a family friend, he died in his sleep. A spokesperson for the University of Cincinnati said in a statement to ESPN that before his death, Kelly 'passed a pre-participation physical examination required by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)' and had just completed spring practice with the Bearcats. "The Cincinnati football program and athletics department continue to mourn Jeremiah's passing. He is deeply missed by all of us," the spokesperson added to the outlet. Kelly was an early enrollee at the University of Cincinnati and was listed among Northeast Ohio's Top 25 prospects, the Cincinnati Bengals said. He graduated from Avon High School, where he achieved a 16-0 record with the team and helped the school win its first state championship in 2024. Kelly's mother, Chiniqua, said that he "never had any [health] issues" and that he had been relaxing at home the day before his sudden death, per ESPN. He also wore a heart monitor when playing sports, she told the outlet. While the autopsy results have provided 'some closure,' Chiniqua said she is still left with questions. "It just makes you want to be more aware, like if there's something that you can possibly save your child from," she told ESPN. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Football head coach Scott Satterfield said in a statement after Kelly's death in April, "The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man. In the short time Jeremiah has spent with our team, he has made a real impact, both on the field and in our locker room.' 'My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who had the pleasure of knowing Jeremiah,' he added. PEOPLE has reached out to The Hamilton County coroner's office for comment. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Autopsy for college football player who passed away suddenly at 18 reveals stunning cause of death
The cause of death for a University of Cincinnati freshman offensive lineman who passed away in April at his residence in Ohio has been revealed. Jeremiah Kelly - who was set to play his first season of college football for the Cincinnati Bearcats this fall - died from cardiac hypertrophy, according to documents obtained by ESPN. Cardiac hypertrophy is a disease which enlarges the heart muscle, which sometimes leads to heart failure or sudden cardiac arrest. Kelly's mother, Chiniqua Kelly, told the outlet that her son wore a heart monitor during workouts and that he'd been relaxing at his residence the day before his passing. She added that Jeremiah was her 'healthiest' child and he did not have any issues before his death. 'The Cincinnati football program and athletics department continue to mourn Jeremiah's passing,' a Cincinnati spokesperson said to ESPN. 'He is deeply missed by all of us.' The team spokesperson also said that Kelly passed a physical examination mandated by the NCAA before he participated in team activities. Kelly enrolled at Cincinnati early and was on campus for the team's spring practices to prepare for the upcoming season. 'The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man,' Cincinnati head coach Scott Satterfield said in April. 'In the short time Jeremiah has spent with our team, he has made a real impact, both on the field and in our locker room. 'My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who had the pleasure of knowing Jeremiah.' 247Sports rated Kelly as a three-star recruit to the school as a part of their Class of 2025. Cincinnati's recruiting class was ranked 14th out of 16 in the Big XII and 61st in the nation. Kelly - a native of Avon, Ohio - chose Cincinnati over an offer from the University of Akron. In high school, Kelly helped lead his team to a perfect 16-0 record and a state championship in his senior year.
