Georgia football recruit Marcellus Young Casario dies at 18 after medical emergency
Summary
Marcellus Young Casario, an 18-year-old Canadian high school football player committed to the University of Georgia, died Friday after a medical emergency. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School said emergency responders took him to a hospital; the school postponed its playoff game that night.Key Facts
- Casario was a senior defensive lineman at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in northeast Georgia.
- He was originally from Halifax, Nova Scotia, and moved to Georgia to pursue a college football scholarship.
- Casario committed to Georgia in June and was part of its 2027 recruiting class.
- He was listed at 6 feet 5 inches and 255 pounds and rated a three-star prospect.
- ESPN ranked him the No. 49 defensive end nationally.
- The school said local emergency personnel responded and transferred Casario to a hospital.
- Rabun Gap postponed its state semifinal game against Cannon School, scheduled for Friday night.
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