Parker Sutherland, a tight end for Northern Iowa, died Saturday two days after collapsing during a workout. He was 18.
"I'm heartbroken," Panthers coach Todd Stepsis said in a university statement. “Parker embodied everything we look for in a UNI football Panther. His talent and potential excited us on a daily basis, but it failed to compare to the type of person and teammate he was. His character, humility, toughness and genuine love of others are what champions are made of. While I'm saddened that our time together was short, we will celebrate the bright light that he brought to our football team for the rest of our lives.”
