Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that FIU Athletics linebacker, Luke Knox, has died.
The school did not reveal a cause of death. He is the younger brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox.
“We are saddened by the sudden passing of Luke Knox, a member of the FIU Football program,” the school said. “We send our thoughts and prayers to Luke’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.
“Coaches and support staff have been reaching out to our football family and will continue to do so to ensure our student-athletes have the support they need.”
FIU football coach Mike MacIntyre also released a statement on Knox’s death.
“Words cannot express the heartfelt sorrow we feel because of the passing of our teammate and friend, Luke Knox. I had the honor of coaching Luke at Ole Miss and at FIU. While I admitted his passion for football, his genuine love for his family and teammates is what I will always remember,” he said.
“He had a special way of making everyone around him feel comfortable and confident. Luke’s family is special to me, and they will continually be in my heart and in my prayers during this difficult time. On behalf of the entire FIU football family, I extend sincere condolences to Luke’s family and all who love him.”
Bills coach Sean McDermott said he woke up Thursday morning to the news and emphasized that the franchise will support Dawson Knox and his family. The fourth-year tight end was not at Thursday’s practice.
“My heart goes out to — our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time,” McDermott said. “We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family and just tragic news that I woke up to this morning. So we love him, and we support him and just unfortunate news this morning.”
FIU Athletics wrote: “We are saddened by the sudden passing of Luke Knox, a member of the FIU Football program.
We send our thoughts and prayers to Luke’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”
