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Coroner Confirms Cause of Death for 20-Year-Old College Football Player

A tragic incident occurred in February when Ryan Keeler, a sophomore defensive end for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, was found unresponsive in his apartment. He was later pronounced dead. The authorities were awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Recently, the Clark County coroner’s office revealed that Keeler suffered from a college football player, 20.”>heart condition called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is characterized by the thickening of the heart muscle, leading to an irregular heartbeat that can prove fatal. The autopsy report confirmed that Keeler’s death was caused by the condition, and the coroner’s office classified his death as natural.

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Las Vegas police had launched an investigation into Keeler’s unexpected passing but were waiting on the release of the coroner’s report. Robert Wicks with the police department said the investigation is now officially closed.

According to a police report shared by TMZ Sports, Keeler had been suffering from nausea the week before he died and was prescribed an undisclosed medication by a team doctor. The day before he died, Keeler reportedly told a friend that he was feeling “a little better.” The next day, an assistant coach found Keeler “cold to the touch” during a welfare check.

The 6-foot-6, 275-pound Keeler transferred to UNLV after his freshmen season in 2021. He began his college football career at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The Chicago native played in seven games for UNLV last season and earned a place on the Mountain West All-Academic team with a GPA of 3.8.

UNLV Head Coach Barry Odom’s Statement

UNLV head coach Barry Odom, who was hired in the offseason and had not yet coached Keeler in a game, said in a statement that the young man’s death had “devastated” the program.

“While I had the honor of knowing Ryan for only a couple of months, he already stood out to our coaching staff as an incredible person, student, and teammate,” Odom said.

Conclusion

The Western Journal expresses its deepest condolences to Ryan Keeler’s family, friends, and teammates. May his soul rest in peace.