UL-Monroe Quarterback Daniel Fitzwater Dead at 20

Sad news in the world of college football as Louisiana-Monroe quarterback Daniel Fitzwater has died. He was only 20 years old.

The cause of death is unknown. Fitzwater transferred to UL-Monroe before the 2015 season.

Fitzwater suffered a knee injury during practice and was set to miss the 2015 season. Before transferring to ULM, he played at Copiah Lincoln Community College for two seasons.

“The coaching staff and team are deeply saddened by the loss of a great person in Daniel. Our thoughts and prayers are with Daniel’s family,” Louisiana-Monroe head coach Todd Berry said in a statement.

Fitwater went to high school at Calvary Baptist in Shreveport. His high school coach John Bachman had the following to say about his former player.

He was talented, smart as a whip and confident in who he was. He loved his family and loved his teammates. It’s just hard to fathom.