Nicholls State and former Alabama Crimson Tide running back Altee Tenpenny died Tuesday night from injuries suffered in a single-car accident.
According to John Talty of AL.com, the wreck occurred outside Glen Allan, Mississippi, and resulted in the 20-year-old being ejected from his vehicle after hitting a highway sign and utility pole.
After news of his death broke, many remembered Tenpenny on social media, including former Alabama teammate Kenyan Drake:
I hate that I lost contact with my brother. We really lost a good one. Fly high homie ud83dude4fud83cudffe R.I.P. Altee Tenpenny
— Kenyan Drake™ (@KDx17) October 21, 2015
Also, Arkansas recruiting analyst Luke Matheson of Rivals—who witnessed the North Little Rock, Arkansas, native's rise through the high school and college ranks—offered some kind words regarding the late running back:
Just heard the news about Altee Tenpenny.