A young man with aspirations to take his football talents to the NFL died this week – just days before the league’s annual draft. Amitral “AJ” Simon, a 25-year-old defensive lineman who finished his college career at the University at Albany in New York, passed away unexpectedly. Simon was a star for the Great Danes and helped lead the team to the FCS semifinals last season. The team announced his death Wednesday on the social media platform X. “We love you, 8,” the team posted along with an image of a smiling Simon. We love you, 8 💜 pic.twitter.com/OhpBlPXvmr — UAlbany Football (@UAlbanyFootb…