Archive · 20 May 2025
Former Texas A&M Safety Brian Williams Dies From Heat Stroke
Brian Williams, who used to play football for Texas A&M, sadly passed away.
He was only 24 years old.
He died because he got heat stroke after running a long race called a half marathon.
Heat stroke happens when your body gets too hot and can't cool down, especially when you're being active in hot weather.
Many people who knew him are sharing how much they liked him.
He was known not just for playing football well, but also for being a good person.
Former Texas A&M safety Brian Williams died at age 24 after suffering heat stroke.
Williams played for Texas A&M from 2019-2021 and earned an engineering degree in 2024.
He was a 4-star prospect and worked in the Dallas-Fort Worth area after college.
Williams died from exertional heat stroke while running a half marathon.
Tributes poured in from teammates, coaches, and the community.
- Who
- Brian Williams, a former Texas A&M safety.
- What
- Former Texas A&M safety Brian Williams died from heat stroke after running a half marathon.
- When
- Over the weekend; death announced May 19.
- Where
- Dallas-Fort Worth area.
- Why
- Williams suffered from exertional heat stroke during a half marathon.
- Name
- Brian Williams
- Age
- 24
- Former Team
- Texas A&M Aggies
- Position
- Safety
- Degree
- Engineering from Texas A&M University (2024)