Ennis Haywood

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Ennis Haywood
Born:(1979-12-05)December 5, 1979
Died:May 13, 2003(2003-05-13) (aged 23)
Dallas, Texas
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeIowa State
High schoolDallas Carter (Dallas, Texas)
Career history
As player
2002Dallas Cowboys

Ennis Haywood (December 5, 1979 – May 11, 2003) was a National Football League running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

Football career[]

Ennis Haywood was a Dallas Carter High School standout for two years. He played college football at Iowa State University. As a junior and again as a senior, Ennis led the Big 12 in rushing in 2000 and 2001, leading the Cyclones to back to back bowl appearances.[1] He ranks fifth on Iowa State's all-time rushing yards list with 2,862 yards and sixth with 27 rushing touchdowns.

He was on the Cowboys practice squad in 2002 before competing for a roster spot in 2003.

Death[]

Haywood was rushed to the hospital on May 10, 2003, after he began vomiting in his sleep and ceased breathing.[2] He was later taken off life support at his family's request. It was later found that a mixture of prescription medications (for Haywood's asthma) and alcohol played a part in his death.[3]

Personal life[]

Haywood was married with two children.

References[]

  1. ^ Blum, Brent (October 20, 2005). "COMMENTARY: If only we could bring back Ennis Haywood". Iowa State Daily.
  2. ^ Caldwell, Dave (13 May 2003). "PRO FOOTBALL; Cause of Death Unknown for Cowboys' Haywood". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "Haywood cause of death due to drugs and alcohol, asthma contributed".

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