South Dakota State Athletics
South Dakota State running back Nate White died early Wednesday at the age of 20, Wisconsin announced. A cause of death has not been released. A sophomore, White transferred in from Wisconsin in January after spending two seasons with the Badgers.
“News of Nate White’s tragic passing has been sad and difficult to comprehend for all of our Wisconsin Badger football family,” coach Luke Fickell said in a statement. “We remember Nate as a friend and teammate and we stand in support of Nate’s family and loved ones.”
White did not see any action at Wisconsin and moved from wide receiver to running back during fall camp in 2024. He projected to play a role in the South Dakota State offense this 2025 season.
White rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Milwaukee (Wisc.) King in the 2023 class. He ranked as the No. 55 running back nationally and No. 1 overall prospect in Wisconsin for that cycle. White signed with Wisconsin over additional known offers from Iowa State, Kansas, Minnesota, Purdue and Vanderbilt.
Whie earned second-team all-state honors by the Associated Press in 2022 after rushing for 1,345 yards and 26 touchdowns on 135 carries through 10 games. He also received conference MVP and offensive player of the year honors that season as a senior.
As a junior he ran for 1,163 yards and 22 touchdowns in only nine games as a quarterback, earning conference offensive player of the year honors then as well.
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Author : Cody Nagel
Publish date : 2025-06-25 22:27:00
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