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Sacramento City College football player Justin McAllister died after conditioning at practice

The 6-foot-7, 270-pound freshman offensive tackle struggled to regain his breath after a routine 20-minute conditioning session inside Hughes Stadium under the supervision of coaches and trainers. McAllister had passed a physical, a requirement to play high school or college sports, and he had not experienced any health issues, nor was he pushed beyond normal, his coaches and teammates said. McAllister took a knee in the locker room to collect himself, and then went down. He could not be revived.
Sacramento City College football player Justin McAllister died after conditioning at practice

According to reports, the Sacramento City College football player that passed away was Justin McAllister.

The 6’7, 270 pound freshman offensive tackle struggled to regain his breath after a 20-minute conditioning session for the team, per the Sacramento Bee.

McAllister had not experienced any health issues, nor was he pushed beyond normal.

McAllister took a knee in the locker room to collect himself and then fell down. He could not be revived. McAllister died from heart failure.

Please keep the McAllister family in your prayers during this tough time.

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