Former K-State defensive lineman Derick Newton was found dead of an apparent suicide Thursday morning. Newton left the team earlier this season and a full accounting of what is publicly known regarding the circumstances around his death can be found here, courtesy of the Manhattan Mercury’s Ryan Black.
Newton was only 21 years old and leaves behind a young daughter along with a large amount of friends on his former team that have expressed their anguish over the loss on social media.
Mental health has been a frontline issue throughout the pandemic and it only becomes more magnified when a senseless loss like this affects your community.