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Rice Football Player Found Dead In His Apartment
Blain Padgett was found at his off-campus apartment on Friday, the university confirmed.
HOUSTON, TX — Rice University defensive end Blain Padgett was found dead in his off-campus apartment Friday, the school confirmed. No cause of death has been released at this time.
Padgett is listed on the Rice football team's website as a junior sports management major from Sour Lake. He attended Hardin-Jefferson High School.
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