Third Student Football Player Dies This Month After Practice Collision

West Virginia eighth-grader Cohen Craddock's death highlights ongoing concerns about youth football safety.

Cohen Craddock, 13, died from brain injuries sustained during a football practice collision.
His father advocates for increased safety measures, including soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian Caps.
Two other teenage football players, one in Alabama, also died from football-related injuries this month.
The community and school are providing mental health support to students and staff affected by the tragedy.
National data shows 16 young football players died in 2023, with various causes including traumatic brain injuries and heat stroke.