Tragic Loss of Promising QB Qadir Lyle | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

A devastating tragedy has struck the Faulkner University football community: 18-year-old incoming quarterback Qadir Lyle was found dead in Corn Creek Park after going underwater and failing to resurface during a swim. His body was recovered Saturday morning, following an overnight search suspended by weather. Described as a rising star with a bright future, Lyle’s loss has sent shockwaves through campus and his former high school team, who hailed him as a standout player whose impact will never be forgotten. The university and his school are offering heartfelt condolences to his grieving…