The University of Kentucky football team is mourning the passing of one of its players.

Nic “Happy” Smith was a defensive lineman and a redshirt freshman from Loganville, Georgia. Smith was a sophomore in the Community Leadership and Development program at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

School spokesman Jay Blanton said the University of Kentucky Police Department received a call Monday at 10:03 a.m. reporting that a student had been found dead in a residence hall. The university announced Smith's death in a statement later in the day.

Blanton said the police department was working with the Lexington-Fayette County Coroner, and an initial investigation did not indicate that foul play was involved.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and teammates. We ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time,” the university said in a release. “We want to remind members of our community that you do not have to navigate this loss alone, and that support resources are available through the Office for Student Success.”

“Today our hearts are broken,” Kentucky football coach Will Stein said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss for our program and university community. We will continue to support one another and honor his memory.”