Mississippi State player Sam Westmoreland was found dead in a church

Mississippi State University announced that defensive back Sam Westmoreland had died last Wednesday, without specifying the cause of death.

Along with Oktibbeha County police and university authorities, they said they would investigate the cause of death,

The body was found in a church

Someone from the police spoke to TMZ and told TMZ that the body was found in a church, at the Blackjack Missionary Baptist Church in Starkiville. They did not yet release the cause of death.

They added, though, that they had "no reason to suspect foul play" at this point.

Mississippi State University sent out a statement.

The university is in shock over Westmoreland's sudden death, saying they hope to work with Oktibbeha County police to shed light on the case.

"The Mississippi State Athletics family is saddened by the sudden death of Sam Westmoreland," Bulldogs coach Mike Leach said in a statement.

"Sam was a beloved son, brother and teammate, and a wonderful young man with a boundless future. He will always be remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The entire MSU family is in mourning as our thoughts and prayers go out to the Westmoreland family. Our top priority is to support the Westmoreland family and our student-athletes during this difficult time."

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