Ennis Haywood


Ennis Haywood was a National Football League running back for the Dallas Cowboys.

Football career

Ennis Haywood was a Dallas Carter High School standout for two years. He played college football at Iowa State University. As a junior and again as a senior, Ennis led the Big 12 in rushing in 2000 and 2001, leading the Cyclones to back to back bowl appearances. He ranks fifth on Iowa State's all-time rushing yards list with 2,862 yards and sixth with 27 rushing touchdowns.
He was on the Cowboys practice squad in 2002 before competing for a roster spot in 2003.

Death

Haywood was rushed to the hospital on May 10, 2003, after he began vomiting in his sleep and ceased breathing. He was later taken off life support at his family's request. It was later found that a mixture of prescription medications and alcohol played a part in his death.

Personal life

Haywood was married with two children.