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Colorado Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Sallam dies at 42

Former Colorado running back and Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam has died. He was 42.

The exact cause of death is not yet known, but Salaam was found dead at a park in Boulder on Monday. According to a release from Colorado's athletic website, police have determined that there were no signs of foul play.

Salaam became Colorado's first Heisman Trophy winner in 1994. At the time, he was just the fourth player in college football history eclipse the 2,000-yard rushing mark with 2,055 yards. It was a breakout season for Salaam, who totaled 3,057 and 33 touchdowns on the ground during his career.