Northern Arizona offensive lineman Malik Noshi was found dead on Sunday in Flagstaff, Ariz., according to a report from the Arizona Daily Sun.
Cause of death was not immediately known, according to the paper. The school has not publicly commented on the news, but memorials have been posted to Noshi (No. 65, left) on Twitter by members of his high school football program, Las Vegas’ Arbor View High School.
My heart is hurting. We lost a wonderful person in Malick Noshi today. One of the best lineman ever at Arbor View.
— Coach Toomer (@marinerz11) July 8, 2019
Everyone is of worth. Everyone hurts. Please talk to someone. @aggiefootball05 @NAU_Football
Completely heartbroken to learn of the passing of Malik Noshi. RIP #55
— Arbor View Football 🏈 (@aggiefootball05) July 8, 2019
Noshi played in 29 games at offensive guard for Northern Arizona, a Flagstaff-based FCS school in the Big Sky Conference, starting 24. He was named an Honorable Mention All-Big Sky honoree in 2018.
Noshi was set to be a senior this upcoming season.