
Tragic Loss of Kentucky Wildcats Star Nic Smith Shocks Campus
University of Kentucky mourns sophomore football player Nic Smith, who died at 20 after being found dead in a residence hall. Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play.
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University of Kentucky mourns sophomore football player Nic Smith, who died at 20 after being found dead in a residence hall. Authorities say there is no evidence of foul play.

University of Kentucky defensive lineman Nic Smith was found dead in a residence hall. Initial investigations show no foul play, and his coach and teammates mourn his loss.

University police said there were no signs of foul play after the body of 20‑year‑old defensive lineman Nic Smith was discovered Monday morning in a campus residence hall.

The University of Kentucky mourns the loss of defensive lineman Nicholas Smith, a 20‑year‑old sophomore whose death in a campus residence hall has sparked an outpouring of grief and an ongoing investigation.