Son of former NFL player Brady Poppinga dies at 17 after severe asthma attack
- Julius Poppinga, 17-year-old son of former NFL player Brady Poppinga, died after suffering a severe asthma attack.
- Julius was a junior at Westlake High School in California and played on the football team.
- He was hospitalized after having breathing issues and suffered a collapsed lung while in the hospital.
- His community, school, and family have expressed condolences and remembered Julius as a positive influence.
- Despite the tragedy, Julius' father encouraged the football team to play their scheduled game.