MIAMI, Fla. (AP) — Luke Knox, a former Florida International Institution football player who played in 23 games at Mississippi before joining the Panthers and was the brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, died Thursday, according to the university.
According to school officials, Luke Knox died Wednesday evening. The cause was not disclosed, but authorities do not suspect foul play, according to the university.
Knox, a 22-year-old business student, was killed.
FIU coach Mike MacIntyre posted on social media, “Words cannot describe our profound sadness at the death of our comrade and friend, Luke Knox.” I had the pleasure of coaching Luke at both Ole Miss and Florida International. While I appreciated his football enthusiasm, I will remember him for his true love for his family and teammates.
Knox’s death was reported late Wednesday to FIU athletes.
On Thursday, the teams’ practise was cancelled, and grief counsellors were brought in to talk with them and other members of the campus community.
You have such a passion for life and the game of football, FIU quarterback Gunnar Holmberg remarked on social media Thursday. Never fail to put a smile on the faces of people around you. I appreciate the time we spent together. There are no words to explain how much you will be missed.
Dawson Knox, Luke Knox’s older brother, is in his fourth season with the Bills.
Before practise on Thursday, Buffalo coach Sean McDermott stated, “Our thoughts go out to Dawson and his family during this tough time.” We were there there at his side, supporting him and his family. This is the heartbreaking news that I awakened to this morning. We admire him and support him.
Dawson Knox did not take part in Bills practise.
Luke Knox, a Brentwood, Tennessee native, was mostly a special teams player at Ole Miss, where he had 11 tackles in four seasons.
In 2021, he will play tight end, but for FIU this season, he will play linebacker.
MacIntyre was Knox’s defensive coordinator throughout his time with the Rebels. MacIntyre is a freshman at Florida International.
He had a special capacity to make everyone around him feel at ease and confident, according to MacIntyre. Luke’s family is dear to me, and I will keep them in my thoughts and prayers at this terrible time.
FIU’s season kicks off on September 1 against Bryant.
Knox, a former Florida International University football player and the brother of a Bills tight end, died at the age of 22.
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