Report: Midwestern State player dies after injuries sustained during game

Midwestern State University’s football team received heartbreaking news Tuesday evening.

It was reported Tuesday night that injured football player Robert Grays passed away as a result of an injury sustained during MSU’s game Saturday. Andy Newberry with the Times Record News reported the story.

Grays, a sophomore football player, suffered a neck injury late in Saturday’s game against Texas A&M-Kingsville. He was moved to a medical facility in Houston on Sunday where he is closer to his family.

A prayer vigil was held for Grays on Monday evening, and Grays passed away sometime on Tuesday evening.

The injury is the worst fear of everyone who plays the game of football. It is an absolute tragedy, and many people responded to the loss on Twitter.

Thank you for blessing this earth with your smile @_RobGee . This FAMILY will fight for you FOREVER!!! #24Strong #WeAllWeGot #WeAllWeNeed pic.twitter.com/1lF6d6LMAM

— Coach DonteEllington (@WideOutWhisperr) September 20, 2017

A beautiful angel was summoned today, I will forever be grateful for the moments I had with you. Rest easy @_RobGee always got your back!

— Nick Gonzalez M.Ed (@CoachGonzalez52) September 20, 2017

As you grieve the loss of a teammate and friend, may God's grace be sufficient for you. You are not alone.#24Strong @MSUMustangs

— Midwestern BSM (@msubsm) September 20, 2017

The WTAMU community stands with you @MSUMustangs & @MWSUFootball
We are keeping the family and your community in our thoughts. #24strong

— WTAMU Police (@WTAMU_Police) September 20, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Grays’ family.

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.