Sad news to pass along in the college football community.

Furman has announced the passing of Bryce Stanfield, who suffered a medical emergency while attending a Wednesday morning workout at the team’s stadium.

“We are heartbroken beyond measure with Bryce’s sudden passing and ask that everyone, first and foremost, lift up his parents, Fred and Teri Stanfield, and their family, in prayer on this day and in the days ahead,” Furman head coach Clay Hendrix said via the team website.

“There are so many more who are really hurting — namely Bryce’s teammates, coaches and staff, classmates, friends, and the entire Furman community and beyond,” Hendrix added “Bryce was an outstanding young man and an equally fine student, football player, and friend. He was so much a part of who we are as a program and school, and was pivotal in our success on the football field and through giving of his time in outreach to our community. In every sense he was the best representative we could have. His passing is one of the most difficult things Furman football has ever encountered, but our faith and so many wonderful memories Bryce provided us will help sustain us all in the days ahead.”

Stanfield, from Acworth, Georgia, lettered three seasons. He played in all 13 games for the Paladins last season, logging 13 tackles, including 4 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks, in a 10-3 campaign. Off the field, Stanfield served in Furman’s Heller Service Corps Men of Distinction, visited patients at Greenville Children’s Hospital and read to children in local schools.

Stanfield was 21.

Our thoughts are with the Stanfield family and the Furman community.