The college football world is in mourning following the passing of a former player.
Brian Wallace, who played on the offensive line for the Razorbacks, tragically lost his life at the tender age of 26 on Friday.
“Our hearts are broken,” the team said in a statement this afternoon. “Brian will always be a Razorback. Our thoughts and love are with Brian’s family and friends.”
No official cause of death has been given.
Wallace’s father, Brian Sr., told Otis Kirk of Pig Trail Nation his son was in a coma and had very little brain function after suffering two heart attacks Monday. Wallace was having trouble breathing while at work and went outside to sit in his car to see if he would feel better.
“Wallace then went back into work and collapsed with a heart attack,” wrote Kirk. “The medical personnel worked hard to get him to breathing again.”
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Wallace suffered a second heart attack after medical personnel got him to the hospital. The family got a good sign when he was able to move his arm and leg Tuesday, “giving his family and friends some hope” he might revive.
Wallace appeared in 38 games for the Razorbacks from 2014 to 2018. He was a preseason All-SEC third-team selection prior to his senior year in 2018. He was signed to the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2019. He joined the Washington Football Team after Denver released him at the conclusion of rookie minicamp.
After being waived by Washington with a non-football injury, Wallace signed with the Seattle Seahawks. He didn’t appear in a game for the Seahawks.
