A portait of former UNLV defensive lineman, Ammir Aziz, throwing a football.

From Homeless to Hopeful to Helper: UNLV Alumnus Leads Suicide Prevention Efforts

Former UNLV lineman Ammir Aziz uses his experience to block suicide in young people of color through the nonprofit The Defensive Line.

Double UNLV alumnus and former UNLV defensive lineman Ammir Aziz is the regional project manager for the non-profit, The Defensive Line. (Becca Schwartz/UNLV)

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