Former Louisville Cardinals linebacker P.J. Blue tragically passed away at the age of 27, as confirmed by the University of Louisville on April 8, 2025. The cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed .(People.com, The US Sun)
Career Highlights
- High School: Blue was a standout at Park Crossing High School in Montgomery, Alabama, earning Under Armour All-American and U.S. Army All-American nominations. He was ranked among the top recruits in the nation and received offers from prestigious programs like Alabama, Clemson, and Ole Miss .(The US Sun)
- College: Joining Louisville in 2016, Blue redshirted his freshman year. He played in 11 games in 2018, starting four and recording 39 tackles. In 2017, he suffered a torn ACL, and another knee injury in 2019 sidelined him for the season .(People.com, The US Sun)
Tributes
Former teammates and coaches have expressed heartfelt condolences. Super Bowl champion Mekhi Becton, who played with Blue at Louisville, shared a tribute on Instagram, stating, “Rest in Paradise brudda!” Other former teammates, including Tyler Harrell and CJ Avery, also mourned his passing .(The US Sun)
Louisville officials described Blue as “one of the good ones,” highlighting his intelligence, toughness, and promising future .(People.com)
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