Luke Knox, college football linebacker and brother of Dawson Knox, dead at 22, FIU Athletics announced Thursday on Twitter. Here’s full news.
Luke knox : Wiki | Suicide | Dawson Knox | Net worth
Florida International University linebacker Luke Knox, the younger brother of Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, passed away suddenly at the age of 22, FIU Athletics announced Thursday on Twitter.
Bills coach Sean McDermott addressed Knox’s passing at training camp, and said he woke up to the “tragic” news.
“Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time and we’re right here with him supporting him and his family,” McDermott said.
Knox, who studied business, appeared in 23 games at Mississippi from 2018 to 2021, before joining the Panthers this offseason.
FIU players were told of Knox’s death late Wednesday, according to USA Today, and the team canceled Thursday’s practice. Counselors were brought in to meet with the team.
Luke knox wiki
He was born into an active household, started playing football with his older brother at a young age.
| Luke knox | |
|---|---|
| Born: | 19, September 1999. |
| Age: | 22 years. |
| Nationality: | American |
The younger sibling, like Dawson, played collegiate football while attending Ole Miss in Mississippi before securing a transfer to Florida International University in Miami.
He had been representing the Miami-based team ever since his transfer.
However, the late athlete didn’t have a Wikipedia bio page despite having a successful youth football career, and that situation persists to this day.
Suicide
As of now, No cause of death has been announced.
Florida International University linebacker Luke Knox has died, the school announced Thursday. He was 22.
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.”
Dawson Knox
Dawson Knox is the brother of luke knox.
He is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ole Miss.
| Dawson Knox | |
|---|---|
| Born: | November 14, 1996 Brentwood, Tennessee |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 254 lb (115 kg) |
The Buffalo Bills selected Knox in the third round with the 96th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. Knox signed his rookie contract with the team on June 14, 2019.
On September 22, 2019, Knox caught his first NFL touchdown from Josh Allen against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3.
Luke knox net worth
Luke Knox net worth is currently around $100,000.