We are saddened by the news that Ex-Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam was found dead. But now we’re SHOCKED his death is being dubbed a suicide??? Can this be true?!?

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CelebNSports247.com has learned that Ex-Heisman Trophy winner Rashaan Salaam death was suicide and say a note has been recovered at the scene.

Earlier today, Officials had still not released the cause of death, but in that later part of Tuesday cops suspect that he took his own life. A note has been recovered at the scene.

Rashaan Salaam Details:

Rashaan Salaam was a superstar running back for the Colorado Buffaloes. He body was found in a parking lot at Eben G. Fine Park in Boulder, Colorado late Monday night. He was only 42. His family confirmed his body.

Police say that there were no obvious signs of foul play. Though an autopsy is scheduled to be performed.

If you recall, Salaam won the Heisman in 1994, beating out guys like Steve McNair, Warren Sapp and Kerry Collins. He was later drafted by the Bears in the 1st round of the 1995 Draft but only spent a few seasons in the NFL.

Salaam went on to run an organization dedicated to helping underprivileged kids. Adam Schefter was the first to report his passing.

Salaam was an incredible player. He will be remember!

Rashaan Salaam back in 1984 when received the Heisman Trophy:

it is just so shocking how life obstacles can change everything. What is weird is that Rashaan looked very happy 6 weeks ago on his last Instagram post.

He wrote on Instagram (photo above):

“Fox hole homies!!”

Do you believe it was a suicide? We guess we will have to wait for investigators to see if its his writing in the note found.