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Promising Baylor Freshman Alex Foster Fatally Shot in Greenville

An ongoing investigation into his death has prompted widespread grief across Baylor’s football community.

Alex Foster was the No. 152 overall recruit in the United States, the 18th-ranked prospect in the state of Mississippi.
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Freshman Baylor University football player Alex Foster (inset) was fatally shot Tuesday night in his hometown of Greenville, Miss., according to multiple reports. (Baylor Athletics; Getty Images)

Overview

  • Alex Foster was fatally shot in Greenville, Mississippi, on May 28, 2025, and local authorities have not confirmed the circumstances of the incident.
  • The 18-year-old redshirt freshman was the highest-rated signee in Baylor’s 2024 recruiting class and had sat out his first season to develop on the defensive line.
  • Foster was a four-star recruit ranked No. 152 nationally by On3 after a standout high school career at St. Joseph High School in Greenville.
  • Athletic director Mack Rhoades, head coach Dave Aranda and NIL administrator Haneen Rashwan each issued statements offering condolences to Foster’s family and teammates.
  • His death follows another Memorial Day weekend shooting in Greenville that claimed the life of a 16-year-old, underscoring ongoing concerns about local gun violence.