A Mississippi college football player died following a game due to “medical complications,” sending shockwaves through the campus community. Emanuell Cooks, a freshman offensive lineman for Mississippi Delta Community College, passed away after a match against Hinds Community College on Thursday.

“Our entire Trojan family is devastated by this loss,” MDCC President Dr. Steven Jones said in a statement. “At this time, our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Emanuell’s family, teammates, coaches, and friends. We will come together as a community to support one another through this tragedy.”

The 6-foot-5, 340-pound Cooks, from Elba, Alabama, was a freshman offensive lineman who played in all four games this season for Mississippi Delta (0-4). The college, located in Moorhead, is scheduled to host Itawamba on Sept. 25. Counseling and support services have been made available for students, faculty, and staff.

Hinds President Dr. Stephen Vacik expressed solidarity, stating, “While we as spectators are watching passionately and imagining ourselves as part of the game, it is the players who are giving their all physically. Their safety is always more important than any outcome on the scoreboard… The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Hinds CC go out to Emanuell Cooks’ family as well as the entire MS Delta CC team.”

Cooks’ cause of death has not been disclosed. His passing adds to a disturbing trend of young athletes losing their lives under tragic circumstances. Earlier this year, Cincinnati freshman offensive lineman Jeremiah Kelly died unexpectedly at 18, and Hadden Kelly, a 17-year-old high school golfer, collapsed and died in Georgia. DePaul University also reported the death of Chase Stegall, a 20-year-old student, in early June.