Levi Wyatt, a 23-year-old former college football player who suited up for Jackson State University in 2025, was killed early Saturday in a late-night car crash in Jackson, Mississippi, authorities confirmed. County officials confirmed Wyatt died in the collision and declared him deceased at the location of the accident.
Officers with Capitol Police responded to reports of a collision near North State Street and Belhaven Street at 12:14 a.m. Saturday, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety. When they arrived, they found two damaged vehicles. Wyatt had been driving a Chevrolet Camaro that struck a utility pole. A passenger in Wyatt’s vehicle was transported to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, while the driver of the second vehicle was unharmed in the crash.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol was called in to investigate the incident. As of the most recent reporting, investigators are still working to determine what caused the crash.
A Career Built Across Three Programs
Wyatt’s path through college football took him across three different programs before his career concluded. He began his playing days at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College before transferring to the McNeese State Cowboys, where he earned second-team All-Southland Conference honors in 2024. That same year, he was also named to the Preseason All-Southland Conference Second Team.
He ultimately finished his college career at Jackson State University, where he played cornerback and defensive back for the Tigers during the 2025 season. Wyatt appeared in all 12 games that year, recording 12 tackles and four pass breakups. His reliability and consistency on the field made him a trusted presence in the Tigers’ defensive backfield throughout his final season.
Jackson State Mourns the Loss of a Tiger
The Jackson State football program responded to the news of Wyatt’s death with an outpouring of grief on social media, remembering the young cornerback as far more than just a player in their system. The program honored him as a member of a brotherhood that extends well beyond the final whistle of any game.
In a statement posted on X, Jackson State football said that some tragedies defy adequate expression, expressing solidarity with Wyatt’s family and the entire Tiger community in remembering a young man who made a significant impact during his time with the program.
The program also said that their fraternal connection transcends the end of games, expressing mourning for Wyatt and stating that his legacy would endure in the program’s history and in the memories of all who knew him. The Tigers asked the broader Tiger Nation community to keep Wyatt’s family and loved ones in prayer during what the program described as an incredibly difficult time.
Fans and Community Respond With Condolences
Beyond the official response from the Jackson State program, supporters across social media took time to express their sorrow over Wyatt’s passing. Fans left messages reflecting a shared sense of grief for a young man who had only recently wrapped up his playing career.
“My prayers are with his family, friends and teammates. May God give everyone strength during this difficult time in their lives,” one fan wrote in response to the news. Another commenter offered, “My condolences to the family and team.”
The outpouring of support underscored how deeply Wyatt had connected with those who followed his journey through the collegiate ranks, from community college ball in Mississippi to a conference-level award at McNeese State and, finally, to the Jackson State program where he concluded his playing days in 2025. He was 23 years old.
Investigation Ongoing, Cause Still Unknown
Authorities have not yet announced what caused Wyatt’s Camaro to strike the utility pole in the early-morning hours of Saturday. The Mississippi Highway Patrol is continuing to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. No further details about a timeline for findings or any additional involved parties have been released by officials at this time.
Wyatt’s death cuts short the life of a young man who had spent years working his way up through the ranks of college football, earning recognition at the conference level before finishing his career with one of the most storied programs in historically Black college football. He leaves behind family, teammates, and a program mourning one of its own.