According to SportsDay, SMU defensive line commit Leonard Parks passed away on Saturday night.
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Our hearts go out to Leonard Parks' family, friends, Coach Stanford, Texas High and the whole Texarkana community.
— SMU Football (@SMUFB) September 3, 2017
Details are currently unclear on what caused Parks' passing, but SportsDay is reporting that he passed away in his sleep in Saturday night as he was taking a nap. The family has since asked for privacy as they deal with the situation.
On behalf of the family, we ask that everyone please refrain from tweeting at him at this moment! Thank you all for your support!
— Leonard (@1kleonard) September 3, 2017
Parks was rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports. The Texarkana, Texas product committed to SMU in July, picking the Mustangs over schools like UL-Monroe and Missouri State.
We send our prayers and best wishes to Parks' family in this difficult time.
