Two former college football players died from medical incidents at separate half-marathons over the weekend. Former Iowa State and Minnesota defensive back Charles Rogers, 31, collapsed during a race in Brooklyn, New York, according to officials. In addition, former Texas A&M safety Brian Williams, 24, died from severe heat stroke following a half-marathon in Irving, Texas, as confirmed by both his family and Texas A&M.
Williams, a former Top247 recruit, spent three seasons on the Aggies’ roster from 2019 to 2021. He appeared in 20 games, primarily on special teams, and made one start at safety.
“The Texas A&M Football Family is heartbroken by the sudden passing of Brian Williams,” Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko said in a statement. “Brian was a beloved son, brother, teammate, and Aggie. He was an outstanding young man, on and off the field, and will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Williams family.”
Elko served as the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M while Williams was on the team.
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Williams signed with Texas A&M as the No. 126 player in the class of 2019.
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Williams registered a combined seven total tackles, including one for loss with a sack, during his freshman and sophomore seasons. He did not see any action as a junior in 2021 due to injury before leaving the team.
“B, you are my heart,” his brother Rawleigh Williams, a former Arkansas running back, wrote on social media. “The BEST version of us in every single way B. I don’t think I can make it without you but I’m going to try for our parents and our sister. I love you, brother.”
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Publish date : 2025-05-21 18:07:00
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