US EditionAustin Peay defensive back William Hardrick dies at the age of 22
- William Hardrick, a 22-year-old Austin Peay defensive back, died in a car crash near Interstate 65 in Alabama on Tuesday, and the university announced his death on Wednesday.
- William Hardrick, a native of Adamsville, Alabama, played college football at Mississippi State and later at Miami before joining Austin Peay in 2023.
- The crash involved John Walter McAdams, who was allegedly driving a semitractor-trailer and was arrested and charged with murder, DUI, and leaving the scene with injury.
- Austin Peay coach Jeff Faris praised Hardrick as an outstanding individual who positively influenced those around him, expressing the team's deep sorrow over his passing.
- The incident has prompted support efforts for Hardrick's family, friends, and teammates while the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to investigate the crash.
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Man Charged With Murder After Horrifying Car Crash Claims The Life Of 22-Year-Old College Football Player
Scene from random car crash (Not from the same crash) (Photo Credit Wayne Barrall PHOTOS / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) A heartbreaking scene unfolded on Tuesday evening in Alabama, where 22-year-old college football player William D. Hardrick lost his life in a violent car crash. Loved ones and teammates are now mourning a young man who had so much ahead of him, both on the football field and in life. Hardrick, a defensive back at Austin…
William Hardrick, former Mississippi State DB, dies at age 22
William Hardrick, a former Mississippi State football player, passed away on Tuesday night at the age of 22 according to a release from Austin Peay Athletics Wednesday afternoon. Hardrick originally committed to Mississippi State out of high school in Alabama, where he played both receiver and defensive back. He spent 2 seasons in Starkville (2021-2022) as a reserve defensive back and transferred to Miami (OH) ahead of the 2023 season. He spent …
Austin Peay State University Community Mourns the Passing of William Hardrick - Clarksville Online - Clarksville News, Sports, Events and Information
Clarksville, TN – Austin Peay State University (APSU) mourns the loss of William Hardrick, a senior football player, who passed away last night. Hardrick, of Adamsville, Alabama, attended Mississippi State (2021-22) and Miami University (2023-24) before transferring to Austin Peay State University. Hardrick prepped at Minor High School in Adamsville, where he played wide receiver and defensive back. “We are truly saddened by the passing of Willi…
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