NFL star’s brother’s heartbreaking post before death at 22

The brother of an NFL star has left the college football world in mourning after his sudden death at the age of just 22.

Luke Knox with his NFL star brother Dawson. Photo: Instagram

Luke Knox, a junior linebacker at Florida International University and the younger brother of Buffalo Bills star Dawson Knox, has died at age 22.

FIU announced the young player’s sudden death on Thursday; however, a cause was not disclosed, The US Sun reported.

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“We are saddened by the sudden passing of Luke Knox, a member of the FIU Football program,” the university wrote.

“We send our thoughts and prayers to Luke’s family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.”

Bills head coach Sean McDermott also confirmed the young star’s passing to reporters at training camp.

“Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time. We’re right there with him and supporting him and his family – and just tragic news that I woke up to this morning,” McDermott said.

Luke Knox with his NFL star brother Dawson. Photo: Instagram

Just weeks before his death, Knox shared a series of pictures of his trip to Miami with his FIU teammates and loved ones.

“Live in Miami andddd play some ball?! Yaa we’ll take that,” the young stud wrote.

“Thank you Lord for blessing me. You always know what’s best! Month one down in Miami. (Pretty much fluent in Spanish now).”

The flicks included Knox fishing venture on a Florida lake and several shots of him and his teammates enjoying the Miami night-life.

A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Knox transferred to FIU ahead of the 2022 college football season after spending his first four college seasons at the University of Mississippi.

FIU’s head coach Mike MacIntyre, who previously coached Knox as a defensive co-ordinator at Ole Miss, said in a statement Wednesday that he was heartbroken over the young star’s death.

“Luke’s family is special to me and they will continually be in my heart and my prayers during this difficult time,” MacIntyre said.

“On behalf of the entire FIU football family, I extend sincere condolences to Luke’s family and all who love him.”

Luke Knox after choosing Ole Miss. Photo: Instagram

Like Knox, his older brother Dawson also played at Ole Miss from 2016-18 and has since emerged as a star tight end for the Bills.

The duo played one season together at Ole Miss before Dawson decided to forgo his senior year and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Dawson has yet to issue a statement on the tragedy.

This story first appeared in The Sun and was republished with permission.