The Ouachita Parish Coroner’s Office confirmed the death of former LSU tight end Tyler Edwards, 26.

The Coroner’s office could not confirm details of Edwards’ death, including the date of his death, as the case is still under investigation.

Edwards committed to play for the Tigers on Jan. 5, 2008, as one of the top tight end prospects in the nation with a four-star ranking by recruiting service Rivals.com.

LSU Media Relations director Ernie Ballard confirmed Edwards returned to the university this fall to complete his degree. Prior to fall 2015, Edwards was last enrolled at LSU in Fall 2013. 

Edwards was on the football team for five years, from 2008 through the 2012 season, after redshirting for his true freshman season and played in a total of 39 games during his collegiate career, catching one pass for 10 yards.

Edwards played predominantly as a blocking tight end or H-back in short-yardage situations, according to lsusports.net, before sitting out for his senior season after reportedly being ruled academically ineligible.

Edwards’ brother, Eric Edwards, was also a tight end for LSU from 2000 to 2003.

According a Facebook post by David Benefield, visitation is Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Mulhearn Funeral Home in  Monroe, Louisiana. Another visitation will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m.
The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 210 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, Louisiana.