NEW ORLEANS, LA - JANUARY 01: Mack Wilson #30 of the Alabama Crimson Tide returns an interception for a touchdown in the second half of the AllState Sugar Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 1, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Our hearts are with an Alabama defender, who has suffered a tragic loss

Absolutely awful.

Former five-star recruit and current Alabama linebacker Mack Wilson shared tragic news of his cousin's passing on Twitter Sunday morning.

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Mack had 40 tackles in 11 appearances last year, with four interceptions and one defensive touchdown.

Our thoughts go out to his family at this time.