Alabama high school football player dies of head injury

From Tribune staff reports

SELMA, Alabama — According to multiple reports, an Alabama high school football player has died after suffering a serious head injury during a game.

Caden Tellier, 16, who played quarterback at John T. Morgan Academy in Selma, suffered a traumatic brain injury during Friday night's season-opening game against Southern Academy.

Tellier was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition and his death was announced Saturday.

“Caden loved the Lord with all his heart and was a shining light every day he graced the halls of Morgan Academy,” wrote Morgan Academy Principal Dr. Bryan Oliver.

“He was a student, a friend, an athlete and, most importantly, a follower of Christ.”

In response to Tellier's death, Morgan Academy suspended all school activities this week.

A GoFundMe campaign was launched in Terrier's memory to cover medical and funeral expenses and had raised over $95,000 as of Monday evening.