Former NFL Player Chandler Williams Dies During Flag Football Event
Independent sources are confirming that former NFL player Chandler Williams, who played collegiate at Florida International University, passed away of a suspected heart related condition while participating in a flag football tournament in Miami.
Williams, drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 7th round of the 2008 draft, spent parts of seasons on the practice squads of the Vikings, Miami Dolphins, Atlanta Falcons and Kansas City Chiefs. He also played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.
He was currently with the Tampa Bay Storm of the Arena Football League.
Pete Pelegrin, of FIUSports.com is confirming.
Former @fiufootball WR Chandler Williams passed away. CW was 2nd ever @fiufootball NFL Draft pick (Minnesota Vikings 2007)
— Pete Pelegrin (@PetePelegrin) January 6, 2013
Our condolences go out to his family.
i sure hope it wasn’t due to steroids. they cause early heart problems and they will kill you! never, ever use them!