UAB RB Greg Bryant Jr. Declared Brain-Dead at Age 21 from Gunshot Injuries

Alabama-Birmingham Blazers and former Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Greg Bryant Jr. was declared brain-dead Sunday after he was found shot in a car on Interstate 95 near West Palm Beach, Florida, according to West Palm Beach Police, per Pat Beall and Mike Stucka of the Palm Beach Post.   

Bryant's family confirmed Bryant was dead to Lynda Figueredo of CBS 12.

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry expressed his condolences on Twitter after learning of Bryant's death:

According to the Palm Beach Post's Hannah Winston, the 21-year-old was originally listed in critical condition after arriving at St. Mary’s Medical Center on Saturday. Maurice Grover, 25, was the lone passenger in the car. Grover was also transported to St. Mary's Medical Center after reportedly suffering "minor injuries."

Suspects in the shooting have yet to be named, per Winston. "Detective Lori Colombino said the investigation is now reclassified as a homicide," according to Beall and Stucka.

A native of Delray Beach, Florida, Bryant Jr. committed to Notre Dame after he rose to prominence as a 4-star recruit, per 247Sports' composite rankings, and he captured a state title with the American Heritage High School Stallions during his junior season.

He proceeded to rush for 303 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons with the Irish. However, head coach Brian Kelly deemed him ineligible for the 2015 season shortly after suspending the running back for the first four games of the year.

Bryant Jr. then left Notre Dame and transferred to ASA College Miami before committing to join the Blazers for the 2016 season.

"I've had a ton of people ask me why UAB," Bryant told Bleacher Report's Adam Kramer in January. "They really don't know my background and what they're doing for me. Once I went on a visit and met them in person, I knew I was safe. I knew I was in a safe environment. They're basically giving me a second chance."