College football player Keith Miller, who played for the Texas A&M University-Commerce Lions, tragically passed away at the age of 23.
Miller, who was a wide receiver for the Lions team for two years and served as a team captain in the 2023 season, was found in his apartment near the Dallas-area campus on April 11, 2024. The cause of his death is currently unknown.
Tributes have been pouring in for the late athlete, with his girlfriend, Caila Jae, sharing a heartbreaking tribute on Instagram following his passing.
Lions head coach Clint Dolezel described Miller as a beloved father, son, teammate, and student-athlete, expressing his deepest sympathies to Miller’s family, friends, teammates, and all who loved him during this difficult time.
Fellow athlete Brenden Rice, a wide receiver for the University of Southern California, also shared a tribute for his friend on Instagram, expressing his love for Miller and promising to take care of his son.
Miller’s girlfriend, Caila Jae, shared intimate moments with Miller on her Instagram story, expressing her love and desire to spend the rest of her life with him.
The sudden loss of Keith Miller has deeply impacted the sports community, with many mourning the loss of a talented and beloved player.
