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Tyler Hilinski. Tyler Scott Haun Hilinski (May 26, 1996 – January 16, 2018) was an American football quarterback who played college football at Washington State University. He died by suicide following his junior year. An autopsy revealed that he had stage one chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a type of brain damage that has been found in 345 of 376 deceased former National Football League (NFL) players, according to a 2023 report by the Boston University CTE Center, which has led the effort to diagnose CTE cases. In comparison, a 2018 BU study of the general population found one CTE case in ...
Tiaina Baul " Junior " Seau Jr. ( / ˈseɪ.aʊ /; SAY-ow; January 19, 1969 – May 2, 2012) was an American professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the San Diego Chargers. Known for his passionate play, [ 1][ 2] he was a six-time first-team All-Pro, twelve-time Pro Bowl selection, and named ...
Aaron Josef Hernandez[ a ] (November 6, 1989 – April 19, 2017) was an American professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played three seasons with the New England Patriots until his arrest and conviction for the murder of Odin Lloyd . Hernandez played college football for the Florida Gators ...
He was named I-AA player of the year and finished third in voting for the Heisman Trophy. From 1995 to 2007, he played for the NFL's Houston Oilers, Tennessee Titans, and Baltimore Ravens .
Jevan Snead. Jevan Bryce Snead (September 2, 1987 – September 21, 2019) [ 1] was an American football quarterback. He played college football at Ole Miss after Colt McCoy won the starting quarterback position over him for the Texas Longhorns football team. He was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent but was cut from ...
Andre Maurice Waters (March 10, 1962 – November 20, 2006) was an American professional football player who was a safety for the Philadelphia Eagles and Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL) from 1984 to 1995. Waters was regarded as one of the NFL's most aggressive players, serving as an integral part of one of the league's ...
Lawrence Lamond Phillips (May 12, 1975 – January 13, 2016) was an American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons. A highly touted collegiate prospect, Phillips' professional career was cut short by legal troubles that continued up until his death. Phillips won the 1995 Orange Bowl and the ...