Report: Autopsy found Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman Jeremiah Kelly had heart condition

CINCINNATI AP A Cincinnati Bearcats offensive lineman who died unexpectedly in April had a heart condition an autopsy has ascertained ESPN disclosed on Tuesday that Jeremiah Kelly an early enrollee who took part in spring practices with the Bearcats had cardiac hypertrophy a thickening of the heart muscles He was uncovered unresponsive at his residence on April The Bearcats football family is heartbroken by the sudden loss of this outstanding young man coach Scott Satterfield disclosed in April In the short time Jeremiah has spent with our association he has made a real impact both on the field and in our locker room My prayers are with the Kelly family and those who had the pleasure of knowing Jeremiah A freshman from Avon Ohio Kelly was a -foot- -pound offensive lineman who helped Avon High School to a - record and a state championship in AP college football https apnews com hub ap-top- -college-football-poll and https apnews com hub college-football Source