Burke County football player dies 2 weeks after collapsing

WAYNESBORO, Ga. (AP) A Burke County High School football player has died after collapsing during practice.

Multiple media outlets report that Roddrick "Rod'' Williams died Monday night, about two weeks after officials say the junior offensive lineman collapsed shortly after football practice began Sept. 22 in Waynesboro.

Burke County Coroner Susan Salemi says she suspects Williams died because of a heart condition. Salemi says an autopsy has been performed on Williams' body, but the results were not yet available, as of Tuesday.

Students and staff gathered at the school's flag pole Tuesday morning to remember Williams.

Williams' teammate Quan Wilson told the Augusta Chronicle that he and his teammates are dedicating the season to Williams. The Burke County Bears play at Liberty County High School in Hinesville on Friday.