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Baylor Football Community Mourns Promising Recruit's Tragic Death

5/29/2025

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Baylor football mourns the tragic loss of 18-year-old defensive lineman Alex Foster, who was shot and killed in Greenville, Mississippi, on May 28. A promising four-star recruit for the 2024 class, his untimely death has left a profound impact on the school community, which is rallying to support his grieving family and teammates.

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Baylor football mourns the tragic loss of 18-year-old defensive lineman Alex Foster, who was shot and killed in Greenville, Mississippi, on May 28. A promising four-star recruit for the 2024 class, his untimely death has left a profound impact on the school community, which is rallying to support his grieving family and teammates.