Police investigating death of former Wisconsin football player Nate White in South Dakota

The Brookings, South Dakota, Police Department is investigating the death of Nate White, a former University of Wisconsin football player and Rufus King High School graduate.

White, 20, died June 25 at his apartment in Brookings, where he was a student-athlete at South Dakota State.

White’s roommate called 911 at around 6:44 a.m. to report that White wasn’t breathing and was unresponsive in his bed, according to a police news release.

An autopsy will be conducted and the Brookings Register reported that results can take between three and four weeks.

A standout at Rufus King, White transferred to South Dakota State in January after two years with the Badgers.

“News of Nate White’s tragic passing has been sad and difficult to comprehend for all of the Wisconsin Badger Football family,” Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell said. “We remember Nate as a friend and teammate and we stand in support of Nate’s family and loved ones.”

Several Badgers players, along with those in the Madison and Milwaukee communities who knew White, also posted about his death on social media.

White played running back in South Dakota’s State spring practice after playing wide receiver last season at Wisconsin.

“Jackrabbit football is a brotherhood and today we are all hurting with the shocking news of the loss of Nate White,” SDSU coach Dan Jackson said. “Nate impacted our program with his hard work, determination and overall positive spirit. We grieve with his family and will honor his memory throughout the upcoming season.”

At King, White ran for 1,345 yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior after being named the conference offensive player of the year as a quarterback, rushing for 1,163 yards and 22 touchdowns, as a junior.

This story has been updated to add video.