Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse range quarterback, has died at the age of 28, the Syracuse football program has confirmed. It comes only a month after he and his fiancée, Savanna Morgan, announced their engagement.The Syracuse football program announced in a statement on X that former Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper has died. He suffered injuries after a dire accident in Georgia, and his life couldn’t be saved. He was 28.Orange family mourns the loss of Rex Culpepper, who passed away this weekend at the age of 28,” the Syracuse football program said in a statement on X. “Rex lived his life with endless passion, having overcome cancer at the age of 20 while playing for the Orange. Appearing in 30 games, Rex played football as fierce as he lived life. Our hearts are with the Culpepper family & all those who loved him.”

Rex Culpepper played primarily as Syracuse’s backup quarterback from 2017 through 2020. He also played as a tight end. He played in 30 career games, 16 as a quarterback, and threw for 1,546 yards and 11 touchdowns.During his time with Syracuse Orange, in 2018, Rex, son of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Brad Culpepper, was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He underwent chemotherapy and was declared cancer-free later the same year.About a month ago, Rex Culpepper had proposed to the love of his life, Savanna Morgan. On Instagram, she has now confirmed his passing in a heartbreaking post, including pictures and videos of the couple.