Caden Tellier was a teenage high school quarterback from Alabama who recently passed away, after suffering an injury mid-game find out more about him and his tragic cause of death below
Just earlier this month, another high school student, 14-year-old Semaj Wilkins from Brockton High School, Alabama died after collapsing on the field amidst practice.
Who is Caden Tellier as Morgan Academy, Alabama high school QB passes away due to head injury, cause of death, bio, age and parents
The teenagerโs tragic death has left the entire school in mourning and serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of the game.
Caden Tellier passes away
Teenage high school student Caden Tellier recently passed away after suffering an injury to the head. The incident took place during John T. Morgan Academyโs season opening game against visiting Southern Academy in Selma, on Friday. During the game, Tellier passed and then rushed for a touchdown when he got hurt, following which he was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. Medical officials eventually flew him out to UAB Hospital in Birmingham, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries the following day on Saturday, August 24.
Caden Tellier bio and age
A high school quarterback in Alabama passed away after suffering a traumatic brain injury on the football field.
His family tells ABC News’ Faith Abubey that 16-year-old Caden Tellier โloved God, he was very kind, generous, he loved his family.โ pic.twitter.com/nZ6IqwolNJ
โ ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) August 26, 2024
Caden Tellier was a 16-year-old high school student from Alabama, USA. He attended the Morgan Academy, and he was part of the high school football team, playing as a quarterback. He was also a part of the schoolโs baseball team. Caden tragically passed away following an injury during his high school football teamโs season opening game on August 23, 2024. Caden leaves behind his parents Jamie Tellier and Arcella Tellier, and his 12-year-old younger sister Lila.
Cause of death
Caden Tellier passed away after suffering a fatal brain injury during a football game on Friday, August 23, 2024. Tellier reportedly got injured while making a tackle during the 3rd quarter of Morgan Academyโs opening game against Southern Academy. As of now, the exact nature of Tellierโs fatal injury remains unclear. According to a statement by Alabama Independent School Association executive director Michael McLendon:
Kaden likely suffered a ruptured blood vessel in his brain following a routine play.โ
He further added the crowd watching the game โlikely did not witness anything unusual in the playโ which caused his head injury.
Tributes and condolence messages
Following his Caden Tellierโs tragic death the headmaster for Morgan Academy issued a statement, saying:
There are no words to describe how we feel as a school community and family. We will come together and support Jamie, Arsella, and Lyla with our whole hearts. We offer our deepest sympathy to the Tellierโs extended family as well.โ
Tellierโs parents also issued a statement saying:
Our boy, Caden Tellier has met Jesus face to face. Everyone who knows Caden has known kindness, generosity and love, and true to his nature, he is giving of himself one more time. Lives have been touched by the way he lived and now lives will be saved through his passing.โ
Morgan Academy have suspended all school activities due to Tellierโs untimely death, for this week. Moreover, a GoFundMe page has been set up in order to raise money for Tellierโs expenses. As of now, it has raised over a $100,000.