Austin Peay defensive back William Hardrick dies at the age of 22

CLARKSVILLE Tenn AP Austin Peay transfer defensive back William Hardrick who previously played for Mississippi State and Miami Ohio has died the university disclosed Wednesday The university reported the -year-old Hardrick died Tuesday but did not provide details regarding a cause or location Hardrick was an exceptional young man and our band is heartbroken by his loss Austin Peay coach Jeff Faris declared 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 Hardrick was from Adamsville Alabama where he was a standout receiver and defensive back in high school Hardrick spent two seasons with Mississippi State where he played in one encounter as a freshman in He transferred in to Miami He played in games for the RedHawks during the past two seasons during which made solo or assisted tackles forced a fumble and broke up five passes AP college football https apnews com hub ap-top- -college-football-poll and https apnews com hub college-football Source