ATLANTA - OCTOBER 24: Teammates Patrick Kerney # 97, Keion Carpenter #29 and DeAngelo Hall #21 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Hall made an interception in the second half of their game against the New York Jets on October 24, 2005 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Former NFL, Virginia Tech safety passes away at an all too young age

RIP.

Per multiple reports, former NFL and Virginia Tech defensive back Keion Carpenter has died after spending 24 hours in a coma. Carpenter was just 39 years old.

The safety reportedly collapsed on Wednesday morning during a workout before passing away on Thursday morning in a Miami hospital. Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer released a statement on Carpenter's passing.

After a standout career at Virginia Tech, Carpenter played several seasons in the NFL after originally being undrafted. He first played three seasons with the Buffalo Bills before being traded to the Atlanta Falcons. Carpenter notched over 200 tackles and 14 interceptions in his professional career.

Lately, Carpenter had been known for his philanthropy work around the Baltimore area. His charity, the Carpenter House, helped provide housing and support for low income families.