CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A college in Middle Tennessee is mourning the loss of one of its football players who died overnight.
Austin Peay State University reports that senior William Hardrick died Tuesday night.
Hardrick, of Adamsville, Alabama, made previous stops at Mississippi State and Miami before transferring to APSU. At Minor High School in Alabama, he played wide receiver and defensive back.
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“We are truly saddened by the passing of William Hardrick, a new member of our football program and the Austin Peay family,” said APSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison. “All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Hardrick Family today. We will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time.”
APSU said they have no further information to offer now, as they focus on helping the Hardrick family and his teammates grieve.
“William Hardrick was an exceptional young man, and our team is heartbroken by his loss,” said APSU football coach Jeff Faris. “He made everyone around him better and has made a real impact both on and off the field. We lift up the Hardrick family in prayer as we grieve this tragic loss with them.”
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