Missouri State announced Saturday morning that football player Todric McGee died early Saturday at a local hospital from injuries he sustained on Friday at his local residence.
He was 21.
A Springfield Police spokesperson said officers responded to a check well-being call on Friday morning, where McGee was located with a ‘possible accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound.’ He was then transported to the hospital. The investigation is ongoing.
McGee, a native of Wichita, Kansas, had been one of the best players on Missouri State’s roster over the last three seasons.
His 2024 season was cut short after sustaining a season-ending injury five games into the year. He still finished eighth on the team in total tackles and earned one MVFC Player of the Week nod. McGee was entering his senior year with the Bears and was expected to have a major role as the program heads into its first season in Conference USA.
Todric McGee career stats
McGee played in 27 games across four years for the Bears. His best season came in 2023 when he was a second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference performer. He finished the year with 102 tackles, 59 solo stops, two interceptions, and a pair of fumble recoveries.
His first extended action came in 2022 when he made 28 total tackles while playing as a rotational safety.
In his five games this past season, he made 42 total tackles with one interception and five pass deflections.
Todric McGee is a Wichita native
McGee graduated from Wichita (Kansas) Northwest High School, where he was an all-state defensive back in 2020 and led his team to a state runner-up finish. The team captain made 64 tackles and grabbed three interceptions as a senior.
McGee held offers from Army, Air Force and Southeast Missouri. He also played basketball and track.
Northwest football’s X account posted Friday afternoon, asking for thoughts and prayers for its former player, while he was in critical condition in the hospital.
Todric McGee death reaction
Missouri State athletic director Patrick Ransdell in a release: ‘On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends and teammates. This tragedy has shaken our football program to the core, and we want them to know we are here to support them in every way possible at this extremely difficult time.’
Missouri State football coach Ryan Beard in a release: ‘Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric. We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and our MoState football team at this time as we begin the healing process. Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.’
