September 23, from now on, will be remembered as a dark day for Auburn football fans. Former NFL running back and Auburn star Rudi Johnson has passed away. The legend’s death was first reported by TMZ . Born on October 1, 1979, Johnson was eight days short of turning 46 years old. He was found dead at his Florida home. Police confirmed it as a suicide, with details withheld to respect the family’s privacy.

Johnson had picked up football at Thomas Dale Knights High School and played on both offense and defense under head coach Victor Williams . After graduation, he played for two years at Butler Community College and later joined Auburn University. Auburn Football tweeted, “We mourn the loss of 2000 SEC Player of the Year Rudi Johnson. One of the best to ever wear the orange and blue

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