LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A University of Louisville football player lost his father to COVID-19.

The father of junior wide receiver Corey Reed, Jr. died Wednesday in Atlanta, Georgia. Corey Reed, Sr. was 43 years old. 

 “My deepest condolences go out to Corey and his entire family,” Louisville head coach Scott Satterfield said. “This horrible virus has affected so many people, and it’s even more difficult when it touches someone in the UofL football family. We have been in contact with Corey and his family, and are here to support him during this extremely difficult time.”

The younger Reed signed with the Cardinals in 2017 and has been a part of the program for three seasons. As a true freshman in 2017, Reed played in 13 games, catching eight passes for 145 yards. The 6-foot-3, 206-pound receiver entered 2018 in the rotation but only played in two games.

 The native of Fulton, Georgia transferred to Iowa Western Community College before returning to the Cardinals this spring.