Air Force offensive lineman Hunter Brown died Monday morning after experiencing a “medical emergency” while leaving his dorm room, the school announced Tuesday. He was 21.
A native of Lake Charles, La., Brown enrolled at Air Force in 2021, and was a member of teams that posted back-to-back 10-win seasons.
In adherence with protocol for any on-base or military member death, members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office are conducting an investigation into the incident. No further details of Brown’s death were provided.
In a statement, head coach Troy Calhoun lauded Brown for his work ethic and selflessness, sending condolences to his family.