GREENVILLE, South Carolina — Editor's note: In an update on Feb. 9, Furman University said Bryce Stanfield had passed away. The update and more information about Bryce can be found here.
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A metro Atlanta football player is fighting for his life after he experienced a medical emergency during a Wednesday morning workout at his South Carolina university, according to the team's head coach.
Bryce Stanfield of Acworth suffered a medical emergency at Furman University's Paladin Stadium. The university's president told students on Wednesday that Stanfield is on life support and in critical condition.
"Bryce’s parents are with him and have requested our prayers," Furman University President Elizabeth Davis said in a statement.
“The thoughts and prayers of Furman’s entire football program and university community are with Bryce and his family at this time,” Furman University Football Head Coach Clay Hendrix stated in a release.
Stanfield is a junior defensive tackle on the school's team and is currently a health science major.
According to the university's online football roster, Stanfield attended Harrison High School in Kennesaw and graduated in 2021.
According to a release, he saw action in all 13 games this past fall, totaling 13 tackles, including four tackles-for-loss and 2.5 sacks in the Paladins' 10-3 Southern Conference championship campaign.
The university's president encouraged students to reach out to counseling services for support and not to gather at the hospital due to limited space.