Ja'Marion Grace, a defensive back for the College of San Mateo football team, was killed in a car crash in San Jose, according to reports. Grace was known to his family and friends by the nickname "Pop."
The College of San Mateo is a community college located in San Mateo, California, whose football program competes in the California Community College Athletic Association. Grace was a member of the Bulldogs' defensive backfield.
Further details about the crash, including its cause and the exact date, have not been independently verified. The college and local authorities have not released additional information at this time.
Tributes from teammates, coaches, and the broader community have begun to emerge as news of Grace's death spread. The College of San Mateo athletic department is expected to release a statement.
