Missouri State CFB Player Todric McGee Dies at Age 21

Todric McGee, a two-year starting safety for Missouri State, died Saturday at age 21, according to the university.

McGee "passed away at a local hospital from injuries he sustained on Friday at his local residence," according to Missouri State.

Missouri State noted that "details on the incident remain under investigation by local authorities."

McGee was heading into his fifth season with the Bears.

"Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric," Missouri State head coach Ryan Beard said in a statement. "We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and our MoState football team at this time as we begin the healing process. Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him."

A three-sport athlete at Wichita Northwest High School, McGee had offers from Army, Air Force and Southeast Missouri before joining Missouri State in 2021.

After redshirting his 2021 freshman year, McGee earned a starting role at the end of the 2022 campaign went on to play a key part in the Bears' defense. He earned Second-Team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors in 2023 after leading the MVFC in solo tackles.

McGee finished the 2024 season ranked eighth on the Bears in tackles despite suffering a season-ending injury in the fifth game of the campaign.

Missouri State Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell said in a statement that grief counseling would be made "available immediately" to staff and students.