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Louisville Cardinals DT Dejmi Dumervil-Jean Died Last Night – What Happened?

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Natalie Ross

Published Feb 28, 2026

Is the news of gentle giant Dejmi Dumervil-Jean’s death true? We have covered everything that you want to know about Defensive Tackle.

The 2018 Louisville Cardinals football team represented the University of Louisville during the 2018 NCCA Division I FBS football season. 

The breaking news of the passing of St. Thomas Aquinas Football Great Dejmi Dumervil-Jean is all over the media. Social media started flooding with condolences.

Dejmi Dumervil-Jean Death Cause

He was born to his parents Michele Jean and Emine Dumervil. Dejmi Dumervil’s details are not shared on the web. His social media is also kept private. 

It is with great sadness that we learn the passing of this gentle giant ! St. Thomas Aquinas Football Great Dejmi Dumervil-Jean’s Heart Was as Big as His Stature !

— AquinasAthletics (@AquinasRaiders) November 12, 2021

He has a younger brother named Marcus Dumervil. Just like his brother he is a highly regarded recruit out of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Miami. 

His Twitter handle is @kingdez1K. He had over 1.5K followers. There is not much known about his personal life. He seemed focused on his career rather.

He started his career with Louisville Cardinals in 2018-2019(1 season). He was the rising star but, unfortunately, he couldn’t do much in his profession.

He studied at the University of Louisville and was a lineman at the Univesity of Louisville football. He attended St Thomas Aquinas High School.

You can go through his Facebook account. About coach Satterfield, he said, there was no other coach in the nation that love his job more than him.

Dejmi added that coach Satterfield treats them with love, respect, and treats them like a family. There is news on his death but, the cause is yet to be revealed.

His obituary and detail about the death cause have not been released yet. AquinasAthletics has tweeted his death. It is indeed sad news.

Who Was Louisville Cardinals Defensive Tackle?

The Giant, Dejmi Dumervil, was Louisville Cardinals Defensive Tackle. He made his collegiate debut against Alabama, started against Florida State, NC State, and Kentucky.

He tallied his first tackle in the win over Indiana State. He finished with a season-best six tackles, including 0.5 loss, at Virginia. He gained popularity at an early age.

247Sports pronounced him as 47 DT, which was a great achievement. His nephew, Elvis Dumervil played at UofL from 2002 – 2005. He played on the offensive and defensive line.

How Old Is Dejmi Dumervil: – His Height And Weight

Dejmi Dumervil was born in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, and currently, he was living in Louisville, Kentucky. His exact birth date is not known.

RIP to @STA_Football alum & #Louisville #Cardinals DT Dejmi Dumervil-Jean ?

— IG: @SleeperAthletes (@SleeperAth1etes) November 12, 2021

Observing his looks and appearances he must be in his early twenties. He is a defensive tackle for Louisville Cardinals. He had a giant body.

He stood 6 feet and 5 inches tall and weighed around 378lbs. The cheerful freshman had passed away. May his soul rest in peace.