Tennessee High School Football Player Dies From Heatstroke After Practice Collapse

Joshua Henderson, a 16-year-old high school football player from Bolton High School in Arlington, Tennessee, died after collapsing due to severe heatstroke during football practice on July 6. Despite fighting for his life in the hospital for three weeks, complications from organ failure led to his passing on July 26 or 27, as reported with slight date variations. His family described him as full of life, laughter, and promise, remembering his dreams of playing college football and studying engineering. The Memphis-Shelby County Schools community expressed condolences, highlighting his kindness, determination, and positive spirit. A GoFundMe fundraiser initially set up to cover medical costs will now cover funeral expenses. Separately, San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Tarron Jackson collapsed during training camp but was stabilized and transported to the hospital for further evaluation, with no fatal outcome reported.