Northern Michigan offensive lineman Anthony Herbert was found dead in his dorm room following a morning workout, the school announced.
He was 20 years old.
"In my brief time with Anthony, I could tell that he was a great young man," said head coach Kyle Nystrom. "He was well respected by his coaches and teammates and was a leader on the offensive line. We are devastated by this tragedy, and we are keeping his family in our prayers."
According to ESPN.com, Herbert participated in a morning workout with teammates and then had breakfast before returning to his dorm room.