Former Carolina Panthers cornerback Rashard Anderson has died. He was 45.
Anderson was a first-round decide within the 2000 NFL Draft after starring at Jackson State College.
“As we speak is a tragic day for the JSU household,” JSU athletic director Ashley Robinson stated in a press release to the Clarion Ledger.
“Rashard was among the best gamers within the historical past of our soccer program and an excellent individual. He attended our spring soccer recreation in April and was enthusiastic about this system returning to championship standing. Rashard will all the time be remembered by Jackson State College, and our ideas and prayers are together with his household right now.”
“Our condolences exit to his household and family members,” the Panthers stated in a press release.
A explanation for loss of life has not been introduced.
Anderson performed two seasons for the Panthers, showing in 27 video games, 9 of them begins. He was suspended for your entire 2002 season for violating the NFL’s drug coverage and his suspension was subsequently prolonged for the 2003 season, and Carolina launched him. He didn't play once more within the NFL.
He additionally signed briefly with the Calgary Stampede within the CFL.
“The Jackson State College group mourns the lack of alumnus Rashard Anderson, one in all our gifted former scholar athletes who made an indelible mark on the gridiron and all through his skilled profession within the NFL,” college president Thomas Okay. Hudson stated in a press release. “He'll perpetually be remembered for his charismatic persona and his profitable perspective. Our condolences to the Anderson household and mates.”
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