An 18-year-old college football player was found dead in his dorm in central Pennsylvania this week, prompting local law enforcement to launch an investigation.

According to WJACTV.com, Kevon Walker, a freshman defensive lineman at St. Francis University, was reportedly found in his bed by teammates. A toxicology report is pending and police hope it will help determine his cause of death.

According to police, there is no evidence of foul play.

According to authorities, Walker has been feeling “sick” recently.

The Cambria County Coroner’s Office did not immediately respond to DailyMail.com’s request for further information.

Kevon Walker, a freshman defensive lineman, was reportedly found in his bed by teammates

According to authorities in Pennsylvania, Kevon Walker felt “sick” before his death.

There was great sadness, both in Walker’s native Buffalo and on the campus in Loretto, Pennsylvania.

“Please pray for my family,” Walker’s aunt, Ruby White, wrote on Facebook. “We have lost a great, inspiring young man.” RIP nephew.

White said goodbye by saying, “I love you (and) we will really miss you.”

A woman who identified herself as a Buffalo native wrote that Walker was “the type of person who was always willing to help the younger children.”

“A true leader and friend,” she wrote. “We will miss him very much.”

The school administration also reacted to the tragedy.

Kevon Walker was described as a “true leader and friend” who will be “greatly missed”.

Walker (back row, second from left) played just three games in 2024 before passing away

“The entire department is heartbroken by the tragic and untimely loss of Kevon,” athletics director James Downer said in a statement.

“Although his time at Saint Francis was short, he had a positive impact on the football program, was well-liked and respected on the team, and promised a very bright future with the Red Flash.”

“Our sincerest thoughts and condolences are with Kevon’s family, loved ones, teammates and coaches during this incredibly challenging time.”

Classes on campus were canceled Tuesday to “give our campus community time to come together, reflect and support one another,” the school said in a statement.

Playing for former NFL offensive lineman and SFU head coach Chris Villarrial, Walker had two tackles in three games in his young college career.

The 3-6 Red Flash are in Brookville, NY on Long Island’s North Shore this Saturday for a game with LIU-Brooklyn.