SFU Football Player Kevon Walker Dies At 18, Leaves Behind Grieving Mother Briana Jacobs And Late Father Kevon Walker Sr.

Kevon Walker was an 18-year-old college football player who recently played for the Saint Francis University Red Flash team.

Walker joined the university in the summer of 2024, preparing for his freshman season. He graduated from Canisius High School in Buffalo, New York.

Tragically, Walker passed away on November 4, 2024. His teammates found him unresponsive in his dorm room.

The 6-foot-3, 250-pound defensive lineman is gone, and his family is mourning his loss. Saint Francis Football also shared a heartfelt condolence for him.

The university also held a memorial mass for Walker on Tuesday afternoon. His mother, Briana Jacobs, and other family members and friends, attended.

Also, Walker’s family confirmed that there was no “foul play” in his untimely demise.

Kevon Walker’s Aunt Reveals One Of His Parents Passed Away In 2018

Kevon Walker was born to his parents, Briana Jacobs and Kevon Walker Sr. Tragically, he lost his father back in 2018. With his dad not around, Walker’s mother watched over him.

His mom isn’t active on social handles. However, his aunt, Nicole Moore, who uses Facebook often, recently shared the heartbreaking story of Walker’s dad on the online platform.

While celebrating a joyful milestone of her son and nephew moving into their college dorms, Moore took a moment to reflect on her only brother’s passing, thus Walker’s dad.

In an emotional post, she recalled the pain of losing her only sibling six years ago, sharing,

Moore expressed her pride in her nephew, Kevon, for making an effort to stay connected despite the distance and wrote,

She continued her post with enthusiasm, showing her support for both her son and nephew, and said,

Likewise, on November 5, Moore shared another emotional update. She posted a photo of Kevon and wrote,

Though not much is publicly known about Walker’s religious beliefs, his attendance at Canisius, a Catholic institution, suggests he may have had some connection to the Catholic community during his time there.

Similarly, Walker earned a spot on the 2023 first-team All-Catholic selection while playing for Canisius.

Known for his dominant presence on the field, the American college football star quickly made a name for himself with impressive performances throughout the season.

Kevon Walker’s Mother, Briana Jacobs, Spoke With Him The A Day Before His Demise

After Kevon Walker’s demise, his mother, Briana Jacobs, revealed they had spoken on Sunday. After that conversation, the late athlete became unreachable.

Jacobs texted Kevon but did not receive a response. Tragically, when she finally received news about him, it was heartbreaking.

In her words,

Walker is also survived by his grandmother, Taska Dennis, who, like his mother, publicly expressed her sentiments about Kevon.

Kevon’s grandmother shared that Kevon,

Dennis further said,

Additional Information

• Kevon Walker’s aunt, Nicole Moore, is married to her husband, Jeffery Goldstein.
• Walker’s uncle and aunt are parents to three kids, all sons.
• The late college football star was on Facebook as Kevon Gzz and on Instagram as @__keboo1.