Former Georgia football player dies suddenly at 34
The Georgia football family is mourning the loss of former Bulldogs linebacker Akeem Hebron, who died unexpectedly over the weekend, as several of his friends and the football program all confirmed.
"Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a beloved member of the Bulldog family, Akeem Hebron," Georgia football said in a statement.
"His dedication to Georgia Football will always be remembered. We send out deepest condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time."
Hebron was a member of the 2006 football recruiting class for Georgia and ultimately played in 16 games for the Bulldogs during the seasons from 2008 to 2010, recording 10 stops with seven assists, including two for a loss in his senior campaign, in which he also recorded the one sack in his collegiate career.
Georgia went 24-15 during Hebron's career and won two bowl games, earning a No. 1 position in the top 25 rankings to start the 2008 campaign, finishing at No. 13 in the AP poll with a 10-3 mark and win in the Citrus Bowl.
Hebron was suspended briefly during his Georgia career, but bounced back and eventually graduated from the university with a degree in a personal turnaround that caught the attention of former Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt.
"A good thing happened to Georgia and to him," Richt said.
"The greatest thing, I think, that's happened to him is that he's grown into a man. That's one of the biggest things that college is all about. He's a good man, and he's proved that, and I'm really proud of him."
No cause of death was immediately announced. Hebron was 34 years old.
More college football from SI: Top 25 Rankings | Schedule | All Teams
Follow College Football HQ: Bookmark | Rankings | Picks