The football community is mourning the death of Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse University quarterback, who died at the age of 28 following a dirt bike accident in Georgia on 14 March 2026. His death was confirmed by his fiancée, Savanna Morgan, in a statement shared on social media.
Culpepper, the son of former NFL defensive tackle Brad Culpepper, was known during his collegiate career for returning to football after undergoing treatment for cancer. Tributes from former teammates and the Syracuse programme described him as a committed player and teammate.
