The former Albany football player was preparing to go to the 2024 NFL Draft before his sudden death at the age of 25. Former Albany defensive lineman and 2024 NFL Draft hopeful AJ Simon has died. He was 25. Simon's cause of death was not immediately known. "The UAlbany football program was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former student-athlete Amitral 'AJ' Simon this morning," the school said. "AJ was a tremendous young man and even better teammate throughout his time at UAlbany. He was a role model both on and off the field, serving as a pillar...