College football player dies after game in Mississippi

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Community college football player Emanuell Cooks died from medical complications after a football game in Mississippi this week.

Cooks' death was announced in a statement released by Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) on Friday.

Cooks of Elba, Alabama, was a freshman offensive lineman, according to his profile on MDCC's website. 

Cooks died after playing a game against Hinds Community College in Raymond on Thursday.

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Mississippi Delta Community College football player Emanuell Cooks died this week after suffering medical complications following a game. (Courtesy of Mississippi Delta Community College )

The college's statement does not specify Cooks' cause of death.

"Our entire Trojan family is devastated by this loss," MDCC President Steven Jones said in a press release. "At this time, our deepest thoughts and prayers are with Emanuell’s family, teammates, coaches, and friends. We will come together as a community to support one another through this tragedy."

The college is offering support services to students, faculty and staff.

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In a statement released Friday, Hinds Community College President Stephen Vacik called Cooks' death "a sobering reminder how precious our time here on earth really is."

Cooks is the latest college or high school athlete to die in 2025. 

FILE - Mississippi Delta Community College did not disclose Emanuell Cooks' cause of death. (Steve Nurenberg/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

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