It has been confirmed that Hawaii running back Willis Wilson has died due to a drowning accident in Oahu. According to the Associated Press:
Authorities say Hawaii running back Willis Wilson was found dead off of Oahu’s Sandy Beach after a wave overcame him in shallow water.
A Honolulu Fire Department report says Wilson was among a group of three men and two women who were wading in shallow water at about 4:30 a.m. on Saturday.
Fire officials and Coast Guard rescuers were called after the group noticed that the 21-year-old Wilson was no longer with them. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that his body was recovered a few hours later.
Wilson transferred to Hawaii this season after spending three years with Washington. This is sad news to have a man die so young. My thoughts go out to his family.