India, April 8 -- P.J. Blue, a former linebacker for Louisville Cardinals has died at 27, University of Louisville confirmed. The Alabama native spent four injury-plagued seasons as a four-star recruit after being committed to Louisville in 2016.

In a statement shared on social media on Monday, Louisville said, "We are saddened by the passing of Cardinal Forever P.J. Blue. Our thoughts are with his loved ones." However, a cause of death has not been revealed.

Blue, who hailed from Montgomery, was a heralded recruit. He was committed to Louisville after offers from Alabama, Clemson, and several other programs. However, he suffered a torn ACL before his collegiate debut. His injuries forced him to miss the 2017 and 2019 seasons.

Despite ...