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College of Wooster Football Player Clayton Gelb Dies at Age 21

College of Wooster offensive lineman Clayton Gelb died Sunday at the age of 21.

The Associated Press reported the news and noted Gelb was hospitalized following Saturday's game. He died in the hospital, and spokesman Hugh Howard didn't have details regarding the cause of death, per the AP.

According to the AP, Gelb was hospitalized after the contest "when he complained he didn't feel well."

Gelb started Saturday's game against Ohio Wesleyan University at right guard.

"Clayton was a wonderful student and member of the College of Wooster community, and beloved by many," College of Wooster president Sarah R.