Family says Longhorns player died of accidental overdose

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FILE - In this April 24, 2021, record photo, Texas defenders Jake Ehlinger, left, and B.J. Foster, right, tackle Kayvontay Dixon (16) during the archetypal fractional of the Orange and White outpouring scrimmage assemblage shot crippled successful Austin, Texas. Ehlinger, the younger member of erstwhile Longhorns backmost Sam Ehlinger, was recovered dormant adjacent field Thursday, May 6, Austin constabulary said. Ehlinger's household says helium died of an accidental cause overdose. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)

By: The Associated Press & Scripps National

Posted at 1:01 PM, Oct 22, 2021

and past updated 2021-10-22 14:12:24-04

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The household of Texas linebacker Jake Ehlinger says helium died of an accidental cause overdose.

Jake Ehlinger is the younger member of erstwhile Texas backmost Sam Ehlinger who was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts past June.

Jake Ehlinger was recovered dormant connected May 6.

A household connection issued Thursday they judge helium ingested a dose of Xanax laced with toxic substances that included fentanyl.

According to the Associated Press, the 20-year-old had not played for the Longhorns the past 2 seasons.

This is the 2nd calamity to onslaught the family.

Jake and Sam's father, Ross, died successful 2013 of an evident bosom onslaught portion competing successful a triathlon successful San Francisco astatine the property of 46.