Eraste Autin 2001 Deaths

Eraste Autin

incoming freshman fullback, who suffered from heat stroke at University of Florida preseason workout and died six days later; considered one of the country's top players at his position, he was expected to challenge for a spot in the starting lineup; rushed for 700 yards and 12 touchdowns last season at St. Thomas More High School in Lafayette, La. He died of complications from heat stroke.