SMU defensive line commit Leonard Parks passed away Saturday night, his high school coach confirmed.
Parks, a senior at Texas High School, passed away in his sleep while taking a nap, Texas High head coach Gerry Stanford said. The cause of death is not immediately clear.
A 6-foot-4 defensive end, Parks committed to SMU on July 29 over offers from five other schools.
Friends and teammates took to Twitter to express their sorrow at Parks' passing.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.