Sad news emerged out of Auburn Sunday with the tragic death of Tigers freshman tight end Jakell Mitchell. An outpouring of condolences and support from the football community was sent Auburn’s way, including from former Alabama linebacker C.J. Mosley.
Mosley, now in his rookie season with the Baltimore Ravens, put the Alabama-Auburn rivalry aside and honored Mitchell with a message on his cleats before Sunday’s game against Jacksonville.
🙏🙏 rip Jakell Mitchell and praying for the #AuburnFamily http://ift.tt/1yQkDC0
— CJ Mosley (@TreyDeuce32RTR) December 14, 2014 Mitchell redshirted his first season with the Auburn program and was expected to compete for a starting role for the Tigers in 2015.
"I'm devastated and saddened by the passing of Jakell Mitchell," Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said in a statement. "My thoughts and prayers are with Jakell's family and friends, who are suffering through this senseless tragedy. I know the Auburn Family is hurting, especially our players and coaches, and we are going to love and support them through this difficult time. We have lost a member of our family too young, too soon."
Hours after Mitchell’s death, 22-year-old Markale Hart was arrested and charged with murder.
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