Former Texas Longhorn and Atlanta Falcon defensive tackle [tag]Shane Dronett[/tag] was found dead today in his suburban Atlanta home. The cause of death is currently unknown but reports are that a 911 suicide call came in this morning from his residence. Shane was dealing with recovering from brain surgery but was well enough to make two Texas games this fall.
Read more at Statesman.com and AJC.com.
RIP Shane. Our thoughts are with his wife and family.
Update: Dronett’s death has officially been ruled a suicide.