Former LSU Football Player Rahim Alem is Dead, Cause of Death Unspecified; Fondly Remembered for Athletic Achievements
Former Louisiana State University (LSU) football player Rahim Alem from New Orleans tragically passed away on Sunday, December 17th, 2023, leaving a profound sense of shock and disbelief among his family, friends, and acquaintances. Confirmation of his death surfaced through a shared post on Monday, expressing heartfelt sentiments and love for Rahim while announcing his transition to the Omega Chapter. However, the specific cause of Rahim Alem’s demise remains undisclosed.
Rahim Akil Alem, born on February 25, 1987, in New Orleans to Al and Patti Jones, belonged to a family deeply rooted in football history. His father, a former standout defensive end at Tulane and a high school principal, earned acclaim as a blue-chip player among the nation’s best during his tenure from 1976 to 1978. In 2004, Rahim emerged as Louisiana’s second-best prospect, showcasing exceptional skills as a defensive end, earning accolades such as MVP of the Bayou Bowl, a prestigious all-star game between Louisiana and Texas.
His high school tenure boasted impressive accolades, positioning him as the nation’s seventh-best defensive end according to Collegefootballnews.com. Rahim garnered recognition in esteemed lists like the Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and the New Orleans Times-Picayune Top 20 Blue-Chip. His outstanding performance led to a 5A first-team all-state selection and inclusion in Tom Lemming’s Prep All-America team in 2004.
Throughout his senior year, Rahim showcased remarkable statistics, recording 79 tackles, eight sacks, and exhibiting his athleticism through three blocked kicks. The preceding junior season was equally noteworthy, featuring 70 tackles, including 30 for losses, and 11 sacks. Transitioning to collegiate play, Rahim made appearances in six games during his initial year, contributing with tackles and tackles for loss. His sophomore season witnessed substantial growth as he played in all 13 games, securing 12 starts at right defensive end. During this period, he amassed 34 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for losses, and 4.5 sacks.
Rahim’s exceptional performance against Vanderbilt in week 2 earned him the prestigious title of SEC Defensive Player of the Week. Noteworthy moments include his impactful display of seven tackles, a sack, and a pass breakup during the Vanderbilt victory, and his five tackles, two tackles for losses, and a sack against Louisiana Tech. Beyond statistical achievements, his influence extended to five quarterback hurries and two forced fumbles throughout the season. Rahim’s remarkable contributions led him to play for the East squad in the East-West Shrine Game, where he registered two quarterback hurries on a national platform.
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