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Freshman offensive lineman passes away

STATESBORO — Freshman offensive lineman Jordan Wiggins has passed away the Georgia Southern athletics department confirmed Monday night.

“The Georgia Southern Athletics department has received a report of the death of student-athlete Jordan Wiggins,” a statement from the department reads. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the student’s family, friends and classmates.”

The Tallahassee, Florida native went to high school at Godby High where he was ranked No. 251 offensive tackles in the country by 247Sports.

Kaitlin Sells, The George-Anne Managing Sports Editor, gasports@georgiasouthern.edu


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