Skip to Content

Former New Mexico State University football player dies

USU Football

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Andre Seldon, Jr., 22, drowned at the Porcupine Reservoir in Utah, according to the Cache County Sheriff's Office.

The Sheriff's Office said deputies were called out to the area about 2 p.m. Saturday after reports of a man diving off the cliffs and not resurfacing.

Officials with Utah State University say it appeared he drowned after what appears to be a cliff-diving accident.

Seldon was team captain for the NMSU football team in 2022 and 2023 before entering the portal in December of 2023 and transferring to TCU.

During his time with NMSU, he recorded 96 tackle, 12 pass breakups and two interceptions.

He was on the verge of his fifth year of playing college football and about to start at Utah State.

Article Topic Follows: Top Stories

Jump to comments ↓

Author Profile Photo

Yvonne Suarez

Author Profile Photo

Bea Martinez

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KVIA ABC 7 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.

Skip to content