Tulane University has issued a statement mourning the loss of Deontavis Cooper, a talented 17-year-old football prospect and Thomas County Central graduate, who tragically died in a single-vehicle car crash in Leon County. The incident also left two others in critical condition. Cooper was set to join the Tulane football program this week and was remembered by many for his talents and kind heart. The community is devastated as investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash.