University of Illinois defensive end Bobby Roundtree suffered a severe spinal injury during a swimming accident Saturday in Florida, the school announced. Roundtree underwent surgery Sunday and was recovering at a hospital in Safety Harbor, according to the school. TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS’ 325-POUND FOOTBALL RECRUIT DUNKS, SINKS FULL-COURT SHOT IN WILD VIDEO“Bobby Roundtree is exactly what you want in a student-athlete," Illinois coach Lovie Smith said. Please keep Bobby and his family in your thoughts and prayers.”Tributes poured in for Roundtree as the news of his accident started to spread. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPLast season, Roundtree finished fifth in the Big Ten Conference with 8.5 sacks.

Source: Fox News May 20, 2019 16:29 UTC