BOULDER — Former Colorado running back Rashaan Salaam, the 1994 Heisman Trophy winner and still considered to be among the greatest players in CU history, was found dead Monday night in a Boulder park.
He was 42. Boulder police said there were no signs of foul play.
Salaam's death stunned the entire Colorado football and university community.
"The Buff Family has lost an outstanding young man and a great Buff today," Athletic Director Rick George said. "We are heartbroken for Rashaan and his family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time.