C.J. Fuller, former Clemson Tigers runner, dies at age 22

Former Clemson running back C.J. Fuller died at age 22, confirmed the school Wednesday night.

"Our thoughts, our prayers and our deepest condolences go out to the family of C.J.," said Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. "I've known CJ for a long time and I've seen him grow up in the Easley (South Carolina) recreational leagues up to Easley High School, I'm proud of what he's accomplished as a Clemson tiger, and more A Graduate of Clemson Our most heartfelt condolences and thoughts of our program are with his family tonight, that he is resting in peace. "

Clemson did not give any cause of death. Pickens County, South Carolina, told The State newspaper that the results of an autopsy would take between six and eight weeks.

Fuller played 43 games with Clemson in the 2015-17 seasons, totaling 599 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 147 runs. He was a member of the Clemson National Team in 2016, scoring a 30-yard touchdown reception in the National Semifinals, then returning a 20-yard send shot to set up the scoring mark. nine victories of the Tigers against Alabama. in the national championship.

Fuller opened the 2017 season as starting from Clemson, but was passed on the depth chart. He then announced last February his intention to play elsewhere as a transfer.

In March, Fuller was charged with stealing a person under threat from a firearm after forcibly being brought in, along with two other people, into his downtown Clemson apartment. .

The news of his death sparked reactions from several former Fuller teammates.

Among them was Shaq Lawson, who now plays for the Buffalo Bills. He wrote on Instagram: "I have hurt my brother right now." Someone woke up from this nightmare. "My brother was supposed to come see me tomorrow. bruh until we meet again. "