College football prospect dead at 17 after single-vehicle car crash in Florida
A 17-year-old college football prospect, Deontavis Cooper, tragically died in a car crash in Florida. The accident involved a single-vehicle incident that left two other passengers in critical condition. Cooper was set to attend Tulane University and was remembered for his kindness and positive spirit by his coaches and community.
- ▪Deontavis Cooper was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Leon County, Florida.
- ▪The accident occurred when the car struck a culvert and a telephone pole, resulting in Cooper being ejected from the vehicle.
- ▪Cooper was an offensive lineman at Thomas County Central High School and had signed with Tulane University.
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College Football College football prospect dead at 17 after single-vehicle car crash in Florida By Christian Arnold Published May 24, 2026, 11:01 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A 17-year-old college football prospect died in a car crash late Saturday night in Florida. Deontavis Cooper was killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Leon County, while two 18-year-olds in the car were left in critical condition, according to WCTV. Cooper was an offensive lineman at Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Ga., and was on track to go to Tulane University. He won two state titles while playing for Thomas County Central. The accident occurred just before 11 p.m.
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