Former University of Minnesota running back Marion Barber III was found dead in his apartment on Wednesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
Barber was 38. The cause of death is unknown.
A Frisco police spokesperson told the paper: “Officers are currently out on a welfare concern, but we are unable to provide any further information at this time.”
Barber spent four seasons with the Gophers from 2001-04 after graduating from Wayzata High School. Barber ranks fifth all-time at the U of M with 3,276 rushing yards. Barber spent seven seasons in the NFL and was a Pro Bowler in 2007.
Barber’s father Marion Barber Jr. also played for the University of Minnesota as did his younger brothers Thomas and Dom Barber.