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Heath Benedict, a two-time Little All-American offensive lineman from Newberry College in South Carolina, was found dead on a couch in his home.

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Jacksonville police said no foul play is suspected in the death of the 24-year-old Benedict, a 6-foot-4¾, 321-pound senior who had high hopes of being selected in the NFL draft next month.Benedict, who redshirted at Tennessee as a freshman in 2002 before moving on to Newberry, was a native of the Netherlands.

Jacksonville police spokesman Ken Jefferson said Benedict’s body was taken to the medical examiner’s office to determine the cause of his death. He was found dead Wednesday evening. Benedict was ranked the No. 4 guard in the draft by Scouts Inc. and projected as a fourth-round selection in April.

Here is just another death in sports and from an unknown cause. I just dont understand how these deaths happen, its really really said! This kid was most likely going to have a promising career in the NFL or least a few good years, but now nothing and I do feel bad for him and his family. I am kind of intrigued to see what the cause of death actually is…so check back with EDUCATEDBET.COM to see a follow up story on this young man!

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