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Louis Nix III — former NFL player and Notre Dame football star — has been found dead at the age of 29 on Saturday, after he was reported missing earlier this week.
Nix — a 6’3″, 330 lb. defensive tackle — was a star at ND … before being selected with the 83rd overall pick (3rd rd.) by the Houston Texans in the 2014 NFL Draft. Louis bounced around the league … spending time with the Giants, Jaguars and Washington.
Louis was reported missing on Wednesday … with family members saying he was last seen Tuesday leaving his dad’s house driving a gray 2014 Hyundai.
Now, their worst fears have come true … Nix has been found dead, according to his mom.
Details surrounding Louis’ death are unclear … but the Jacksonville County Sheriff’s Office was seen pulling a car matching Nix’s from a local lake on Saturday.
Police are pulling a car from the pond: https://t.co/p9FqKKtsRe pic.twitter.com/szVOHExESV
— Stephanie Bennett (@StephanieANJax) February 28, 2021
@StephanieANJax
The JSO announced they “located Louis Nix” — calling off the missing persons search — but provided no additional information.
#JSO is seeking information regarding the whereabouts of missing adult Louis Nix (Black/Male, 29), who was reported missing on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.
It is possible that he is driving a 2014 Gray Hyundai Azera (FL JGFM41).
Call 904-630-0500 with information. pic.twitter.com/ltHE6JeuiQ
— Jax Sheriff’s Office (@JSOPIO) February 27, 2021
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Back in December, Nix was shot in the chest during an attempted robbery in his hometown of Jacksonville. He was hospitalized for almost 2 weeks as a result of the shooting.
Nix made the now heartbreaking comment at the time … “I know it sounds cliche, but more than anything, I’m happy to be alive.”
Rest in peace.
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