Ennis Haywood
Born: | December 5, 1979 |
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Died: | May 13, 2003 Dallas, Texas | (aged 23)
Career information | |
Position(s) | Running back |
College | Iowa State |
High school | Dallas Carter (Dallas, Texas) |
Career history | |
As player | |
2002 | Dallas 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[]
- ^ Blum, Brent (October 20, 2005). "COMMENTARY: If only we could bring back Ennis Haywood". Iowa State Daily.
- ^ Caldwell, Dave (13 May 2003). "PRO FOOTBALL; Cause of Death Unknown for Cowboys' Haywood". The New York Times.
- ^ "Haywood cause of death due to drugs and alcohol, asthma contributed".
External links[]
- 1979 births
- 2003 deaths
- American football running backs
- Iowa State Cyclones football players
- Dallas Cowboys players
- Drug-related deaths in Texas
- Alcohol-related deaths in Texas
- Players of American football from Dallas