Mississippi high school football player collapses during practice, dies

A 16-year-old football player from Shannon (Mississippi) High School collapsed during a Tuesday morning practice and died, according to the Lee County School District.

Emergency personnel rushed to the scene and the student was transported to the North Mississippi Medical Center, according to a release from the school district.

"During a routine football practice this morning at Shannon High School, the 16 year old player collapsed on the field," the school said. "The Lee County School District and the Shannon Red Raider Family extend our deepest sympathy to this young man’s family. Next of kin are being notified before any additional information is released.”

Lee County coroner Carolyn Green confirmed the student as Jakobe Kyshon Cooper. Cooper, a rising sophomore, was a running back and linebacker on the football team at Shannon High School.

Green said it did not appear to be heat related as the temperature was near 80 degrees during practice.

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