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Former Carolina Panthers first round pick Rashard Anderson is dead at the age of 45

Carolina Panthers former first round pick Rashard Anderson is dead at the age of 45.
Carolina Panthers former first round pick Rashard Anderson is dead at the age of 45.

Carolina Panthers former first round pick Rashard Anderson is dead at the age of 45.

According to reports, there is no cause of death at this time, but the former Jackson State football star has passed away.

Jackson State made the announcement in a statement from the school

“Rashard was one of the best players in the history of our football program and an outstanding person.”

“He attended our spring football game in April and was excited about the program returning to championship status. Rashard will always be remembered by Jackson State University, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.”

Anderson and Sylvester Morris were the first two Jackson State draft picks in the first round in a long time, since Walter Payton was selected.

Anderson helped JSU win the SWAC conference championship back in 1996.

Selected No. 23 overall by the Panthers in the first round of the 2000 NFL draft, Anderson played in 27 total games during his two seasons with Carolina. He did face a suspension for a substance abuse violation back in 2003.

Please keep the family and friends of the Panthers draft pick in your prayers.

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