Former Brookwood football player dies of COVID-19

Kyle Gregory, who played football at Brookwood High, has died from COVID-19 at the age of 24, according to his former high school coach.

Brookwood coach Philip Jones posted Sunday night on Twitter: “Alright COVID, it’s personal now. You took one of my favorites, and at the age of 24. Absolutely heartbroken about former @Bronco_ftball Kyle Gregory and sending prayers and love to his family and closest friends.”

Alright COVID, it’s personal now. You took one of my favorites, and at the age of 24. Absolutely heartbroken about Former @Bronco_Ftball Kyle Gregory and sending prayers and love to his family and closest friends. 😢🙏🏻💔 pic.twitter.com/7QGbBf9DfL
— Philip Jones (@philipcj65) July 20, 2020

Gregory, a 2015 graduate, was an offensive and defensive lineman at Brookwood.

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