A former Cardinals linebacker and a UL’s 2016 recruiting class member, P.J. Blue, passed away on Monday.
P.J. Blue started his high school career at Class 5A Jemison High School before transferring to Class 6A Park Crossing.
As a senior, he recorded 67 tackles, six pass deflections, and two interceptions, helping lead his team to an 8-3 record.
Blue faced a significant setback in 2017 when he tore his ACL during spring practice, which forced him to miss the entire season.
Despite the injury, he bounced back in 2018 and became a key contributor to Louisville’s defense. His first start came on the road at Virginia, where he posted a career-high six tackles and one for loss.
He topped that performance with a personal-best eight tackles in his second career start against Florida State.
Former Linebacker P.J. Blue Passed Away At The Age Of 27
A former University of Louisville football player, P.J. Blue, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 27. However, the cause of death has not been mentioned yet.
Louisville football took to their official Twitter handle on Monday afternoon to announce the tragic news. They wrote,
“We are saddened by the passing of Cardinal Forever P.J. Blue. Our thoughts are with his loved ones,”
Louisville Football
In response to the news, one person commented,
“Nooooooo. Prayers to his family and loved ones,”
Emmanuel hibbler
A second person wrote,
Oh no… Prayers to his family.
Whisker Biscuit
The Third person added,
Too young prayers out to the family. Rest in peace.
@DDearner
Director of Athletics at Charles Henderson High School, Angelo Wheeler, took to his official Facebook handle and mourned the loss of P.J. and sent prayers to his family by stating,
It’s never good when you lose your players. Prayers 🙏🏿🙏🏿 to the family and all who knew him #RIP P.J. Blue. Coaches you have to stay with your guys throughout LIFE
Angelo Wheeler
Strayer University graduate Sam Banks took to his Facebook handle and said,
Get Ya Rest Bruh! 🕊️💚 P.j. Blue
Sam Banks
Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to P.J. Blue’s family to stay strong in this heartbreaking moment.
Blue will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions to Louisville football. His family will soon reveal the funeral service schedule.
Rest in Peace, P.J. Blue.
P.J. Blue Is Survived By His Mother, Lisa Blue, And Two Sisters
P.J. Blue, 27, was born on October 31, 1997, in Jemison, AL, United States, to his mother, Lisa, and his father, Jimmy Wesley. His parents have always supported him in achieving his athletic dreams.
His father, Jimmy, attended First Baptist Church as a young man and graduated from A. H Parker High School. Later, he became a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Sadly, Jimmy passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at 47. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at South Elyton Baptist Church, 100 1st Street South.
Following Jimmy’s death, P.J.’s mother, Lisa, married Chris, with whom she had a son, Christian-Anthony Briscoe.
Lisa has avoided social media, so little about her life is known. Currently, she is mourning the tragic death of her son, P.J. Blue.
In addition, P.J. had two sisters, Jamesia Marquise and Suzette-Jondira E. Blue. Jamesia lives in Montevallo, Alabama, and Suzette attended Jemison High School and lives in Birmingham.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- He was named a United States Army All-American nominee, an Under Armour All-American, a first-team All-State honoree, and an All-Metro honoree.
- In 2018, 6-foot-3, 229-pound P.J. Blue appeared in 11 games for the Cardinals, making four starts. He recorded 39 total tackles.
- He shared a close bond with his maternal grandmother, Connie Anderson, and his aunt, Sharon B. Stafford.
