According to the school’s release, Uekman was last seen playing video games by a roommate at about 10:15 a.m. CT and appeared to be in good health. Approximately an hour later, the redshirt freshman was found unconscious and unresponsive in his room. After attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital at 12:10 local time.
He was just 19 years old.
“Our son was living his dream of going to the U of A and playing football for the Razorbacks,” Uekman’s parents said in a statement. “He loved his school, his coaches, and his teammates and classmates, and was an influence and inspiration to so many people. We ask for your love and prayers for Garrett, our family and his friends as we all cope with this heavy and painful loss. Meanwhile, we ask for respect and privacy during this time of grief.”
“Garrett Uekman was a special member of our family, and we are all saddened by his passing,” head coach Bobby Petrino said. “His loss is a terrible shock, and it makes you realize how precious life is. Garrett was a great teammate and loved being a Razorback. My sympathies are with his entire family during this incredibly trying time, and I share in their grief. Our team will honor and show our respect to Garrett.”
A University Police spokesperson said that the cause of Uekman’s death is not known at this time, but there are no suspicious circumstances. An autopsy will be performed by the State Medical Examiner, which the spokesperson said is standard procedure for any unattended death.
Again, our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to anyone affected by Uekman’s passing.
by J. Taylor
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