GREENVILLE, S.C. — A college football player has now died after suffering from a medical emergency during a workout earlier this week.
Furman University announced that 21-year-old Bryce Stanfield of Acworth passed away Friday after being in critical condition for two days.
"We are heartbroken beyond measure with Bryce's sudden passing and ask that everyone, first and foremost, lift up his parents, Fred and Teri Stanfield and their family, in prayer on this day and in the days ahead," Furman head coach Clay Hendrix said in a statement from the university.
Stanfield was a junior defensive tackle on the school's team and majored in health science.
According to a release, he saw action in all 13 games this past fall, totaling 13 tackles, including four tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks in the Paladins' 10-3 Southern Conference championship campaign.
Locally, Stanfield attended Harrison High School in Kennesaw and graduated in 2021, according to the university's online football roster.
Furman University conferred his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in a Friday morning ceremony surrounded by family and Paladin football teammates and coaches.
"Bryce was a beautiful soul, a loving son, loyal friend, tremendous teammate and great student. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and prayers from our entire community. Bryce will be dearly missed but will be remembered in our hearts forever," said Jason Donnelly, Furman Vice-President of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Funeral arrangements have not been announced at this time.
Read the university's full statement on Stanfield's passing online here.