Emporia State football player Brexten Green, 20, dies in tragic cliff diving accident with body found in 31ft deep water

A COLLEGE football player has tragically died after a cliff diving accident in Oklahoma on Saturday.

Brexten Green, a 20-year-old wide receiver, never resurfaced after jumping into Grand Lake near Dripping Springs, officials said.

Delaware County emergency rescue received a call around 6.30pm and later recovered Green's body in 31-foot deep water.

Emporia State confirmed Green's death in a statement while sharing their grief over the loss of the beloved athlete.

He was set to begin his second season with the Emporia State Hornets football team after playing as a redshirt his freshman year.

"It's a terrible day for Emporia State football and just a devastating loss for the Green family," said Emporia State football coach Garin Higgins.

"Brexten was a great teammate who cared so much about this football program.

"It showed in his competitive spirit, his work ethic, and his willingness to be there for his family.

"He will always be a part of our Hornet football family."

Green was an All-State selection by the Oklahoma Coaches Association for the 2020 Oklahoma Class A State Champion Wildcats.

He was also District A-3 Player of the Year as a senior in high school.

His senior year team played an undefeated season.

In his obituary, the late football star is described as "larger than life."

"Whether it was a flat tire, friend in need, or just hanging it out, Brexten was there and normally the center of attention," the obituary reads.

"His last day on Earth was spent doing one of the many things he loved - enjoying friends."

Tributes poured in online after the devastating news broke of Green's untimely death.

His funeral service is set to take place on Friday at his high school gymnasium, where friends and family plan to send him off "in true Cashion Wildcat fashion."