
Jeremiah Kelly | Source: Instagram/nrcsrangers
Cincinnati College Football Player Dies Unexpectedly at 18
The University of Cincinnati and the Avon community are reeling following the sudden passing of one of their own. Jeremiah Kelly had a promising future in football, and was regarded dearly by those who knew him.
Advertisement
Kelly passed away in his sleep on April 22, 2025. The 18-year-old was a freshman at the University of Cincinnati and his college football career had just begun with the Bearcats.
The university acknowledged his passing in a statement on the school website. In the short time that Kelly was a part of the team, head coach Scott Satterfield said he "made a real impact," both on the field and in the locker room.
Advertisement
"My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who had the pleasure of knowing Kelly," he concluded.
A fellow Avon football mom started a GoFundMe to help Kelly’s family with funeral expenses. The goal was to raise $50,000, but with over a thousand donations, the campaign has collected over $66,000 as of this writing.
The Avon Local Schools district is planning a visitation for Kelly on Saturday, April 26, at Providence Church, and a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, April 30, at Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet Stadium.
Advertisement
