Broncos WR Kenny McKinley Found Dead From Apparent Suicide

Although it is still under investigation, police say that Denver Broncos wide receiver Kenny McKinley has died from an apparent suicide in Colorado.

Josh McDaniels had the following to say about his fallen player:

“Kenny had a promising future on the football field, but more importantly, he was a great teammate whose smile and personality could light up the room,” McDaniels said in a statement. “This is a tragic loss for our football team, and his family is in all of our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”

He was recently seen at a South Carolina Gamecocks game, where he received applause from the crowd after being announced in attendance.

South Carolina head ball coach Steve Spurrier was clearly shaken.

“I saw him here. He came to the Georgia game. He seemed in good spirits,” South Carolina head coach Steve Spurrier told The Charleston (S.C.) Post and Courier Monday night. “He had a great smile, like he always had. I don’t understand it, if it happened the way they say. It’s hard to comprehend.

“Kenny was certainly one of my favorite all-time players,” Spurrier added. “He was one of them. He was a wonderful guy. It’s hard to figure out how, or why, this happened. He’s one of my all-time favorites — everything about him. He had a wonderful smile. It’s a sad day.”

[Denver Post]