Navy offensive lineman David Forney, 22, died Thursday night according to ESPN.
Forney was found unresponsive in his dorm room and transported to Anne Arundel Medical Center, according to Naval Academy officials. He was pronounced dead at 11:28 PM.
"Words cannot express our pain and sorrow," Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo said in a statement. "First and foremost, our deepest condolences to the Forney family. The Navy football brotherhood is not a team, we are a family. We are devastated to have lost one of our brothers. We all loved -- and will always love -- David. We pray for strength during this most difficult time."
Averaging 360.5 yards per game, Navy led the FBS in rushing.
"The entire Naval Academy family -- the Brigade of Midshipmen, the faculty, staff and coaches -- are heartbroken over the tragic and unexpected loss of Midshipman David Forney," said Vice Adm. Sean Buck, superintendent of the Naval Academy. "On behalf of the Naval Academy family, my wife, Joanne, and I extend our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the Forney family, their friends, as well as to David's extended Naval Academy family."
The cause of death was not announced.
Forney was scheduled to graduate on May 22.
Derrick Henry Delivers Expensive Gift To Titans O-Line After Huge Win
Henry is a great teammate.
Derrick Henry had one of the best individual running back performances in recent memory. The Tennessee Titans star tore up the New England Patriots defense last Saturday and helped propel his team to a huge 20-13 upset victory. Henry’s performance was great but he couldn’t have pulled it off without a stout offensive line. Henry is well-aware of that fact and made sure to provide his O-line with some gifts ahead of their Divisional Round match against the Baltimore Ravens.
According to TMZ, Henry hooked up the entire offensive line with expensive Rolex’s. This isn’t the first time a high-profile player has done something similar for his offensive line. After breaking the quarterback rushing record, Lamar Jackson gave his whole O-line some Rolex’s, as well.
Henry will have a huge test ahead of him as he takes on the Ravens. The Ravens are the league’s best team and are expected to make it all the way to the Super Bowl. The Titans have proven to be a formidable foe and if Henry can repeat his heroics from last weekend, the Titans will have a real chance at pulling off a second straight upset.
With these Rolex’s in mind, we’re sure the offensive line will be extra motivated come Saturday night.
