Ennis Haywood
| Date of birth | December 5, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Date of death | May 13, 2003 (aged 23) |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Iowa State |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2002 | Dallas Cowboys |
Ennis Haywood (December 5, 1979 – May 11, 2003) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
Football career
Ennis Haywood was a Dallas Carter High School standout for two years. He played college football at Iowa State University. As a junior and again as a senior, Ennis led the Big 12 in rushing in 2000 and 2001, leading the Cyclones to back to back bowl appearances.[1] He ranks fifth on Iowa State's all-time rushing yards list with 2,862 yards and sixth with 27 rushing touchdowns.
He was on the Cowboys practice squad in 2002 before competing for a roster spot in 2003.
Death
Haywood was rushed to the hospital on May 10, 2003, after he began vomiting in his sleep and ceased breathing.[2] He was later taken off life support at his family's request. It was later found that a mixture of prescription medications (for Haywood's asthma) and alcohol played a part in his death.[3]
Personal life
Haywood was married with two children.