
Tragic Loss: Tulane Football Recruit Deontavis Cooper Dies in Memorial Day Car Crash
An 18‑year‑old college football recruit died in a Memorial Day weekend crash in Florida, leaving a community grieving and two others fighting for their lives.
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An 18‑year‑old college football recruit died in a Memorial Day weekend crash in Florida, leaving a community grieving and two others fighting for their lives.

A single‑vehicle crash in Leon County claimed the life of high school star Deontavis Cooper, leaving a community and his future university in mourning.

Deontavis Cooper, a Tulane University football signee, was killed in a single‑vehicle accident in Georgia, leaving a community of teammates, coaches and fans grieving his loss.

An 18‑year‑old Tulane football signee, Deontavis Cooper, was killed in a car crash that also left two other teenagers critically injured. The loss has resonated deeply across the university and the broader football community.

Tulane University announced the tragic death of Deontavis Cooper, a 2026 graduate of Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia, who was set to join the Green Wave football program. His character, achievements, and the impact he made on peers and mentors are remembered across the campus.