Former Dallas, Texas A&M football player dies during half marathon

Former Dallas football player dies during half marathon

Friends and family are mourning the unexpected loss of a football player who grew up in the Dallas area.

DALLAS - Friends and family are mourning the unexpected loss of a football player who grew up in the Dallas area. 

Brian Williams (Texas A&M)

Brian Williams’ Death

What we know:

Brian Williams died after suffering severe heat stroke during a half-marathon last weekend, according to family members.

He was a star football player at Bishop Dunne Catholic High School. After graduating, he moved on to play football for Texas A&M University.

The 24-year-old earned his degree in engineering from Texas A&M last year.

What they're saying:

"Brian was a first-time all-state honors football player at Bishop Dunne, named the Dallas Morning News' Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. He was a true Falcon who was known for his kind and humble soul," the Bishop Dunne Falcons shared on Facebook.

Those who knew Williams at his Oak Cliff high school remember him as more than an athlete.

"He was an example," said Dean of Students Walter Johnson. "He was an example not just for our football team but for the school at large."

Johnson, who also served as an assistant football coach while Williams played, recalls the defensive back as an anchor for the team when they made it all the way to a championship game in 2018.

"I think Brian said, ‘we are not going to leave this field without a championship.’"

"Our thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of former Texas A&M Football safety Brian Williams ’24," Texas A&M Football said on X.

What's next:

Funeral services for Williams will be held on Saturday in DeSoto.