Rashaan Salaam has died at the age of 42 in Boulder, Colorado.

Salaam won the Heisman Trophy in 1994 while at Colorado. 

The Chicago Bears selected Salaam with the 21st pick in the 1995 NFL Draft and he went on to rush for over 1,000 yards with 10 touchdowns as a rookie.

Salaam was plagued by injuries and fumbles during his time in the NFL.