DEVELOPING: tOSU's Karageorge Found Dead

((HT: NBC4i.com, WCMH-TV/Columbus))

Columbus, Ohio police have confirmed that the body found near Ohio State University this afternoon was that of walk-on senior lineman Kosta Karageorge. He had been missing since the early morning hours Wednesday and was last known to have sent a disturbing message to his family about how concussions have impacted his time on campus.

Susan Karageorge told NBC4 her son sent her the following text: "Sorry if I am an embarrassment, but these concussions have my head all (expletive) up."

11Warriors reports that Columbus PD Sgt. Rich Weiner said Karageorge died from what's believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Karageorge was honored along with his fellow seniors on game day at The Horseshoe
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Karageorge's body was found less than half-a-mile from his apartment.

More when we know more...

tOSU's Kosta Karageorge Is Missing

((HT: WBNS-TV))

A walk-on for Urban Meyer's Ohio State team has been reported missing by his mother- and, apparently, has been missing since Tuesday.

The reserve defensive lineman and former Ohio State wrestler missed football practice Wednesday morning. His sister says the family has filed a missing persons report with three separate Ohio townships

She also says Karageorge has a history of concussions and has had some problems in the past.

Here's the latest out of Columbus...


Karageorge joined the Ohio State football team as a walk-on this season.

If anyone has any information as to Karageorge's whereabouts, the family is asking anyone to call: 614-747-1729.