The mother of the Dixie State linebacker who suddenly died Friday says her son had a drop in his sodium levels, according to the Honolulu Star Advertiser.

Abraham Reinhardt injured his upper leg during a drill Tuesday.

That night he was taken to a hospital, where he suffered muscle pain and seizures before dying three days later.

A candlelight vigil for Reinhardt was held Monday night on the Dixie State campus in St. George.

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