Baylor Football Mourns Death of Top Recruit Alex Foster in Mississippi Shooting

Alex Foster, a promising defensive lineman and top-ranked recruit for Baylor's 2024 football class, tragically died at age 18 after being shot multiple times in Greenville, Mississippi. Foster was redshirted during his true freshman year but had been actively practicing with the team in preparation for the upcoming season and was expected to be a key player on Baylor's defensive line. The shooting was part of a recent surge in violent crimes in Greenville, leading local authorities to impose a curfew to curb the violence, though no arrests have been made in Foster's case. Baylor's football program, including coach Dave Aranda, athletic director Mack Rhoades, and former star Robert Griffin III, expressed deep sorrow and extended their support to Foster's family and teammates. Despite never having played a game for Baylor, Foster's memory and impact remain significant within the program and among college football fans. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing with police seeking information from the public.