Freshman Austin Peay State University football player Jeremiah Collins, 18, dies in horror rollover crash in Tennessee

A COLLEGE freshman football star has died in a single-car crash in Tennessee.

Austin Peay State University star Jeremiah Collins, 18, died on Friday night after his truck reportedly rolled after exiting a freeway in Clarksville.

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The statement from the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department explained, via the Washington Post, that Collins has supposedly been driving too fast leading up to the incident.

Police said Collins did not appear to be impaired, and he was pronounced dead after arriving at a local hospital.

APSU head coach Scotty Walden said in a statement: "We are all devastated and heartbroken by the loss of Jeremiah Collins.

"Jeremiah was an outstanding young man who brought an incredible attitude and energy every day.

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"We grieve with the Collins family for their tragic loss and lift them up in prayer."

APSU Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald Harrison also paid tribute to Collins.

"All of our thoughts and prayers are with the Collins Family today," Harrison said.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Jeremiah, and we will do everything we can to support his friends, family, and teammates at this time."

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In response to the tragic news, Collins' high school also paid their respects to their former star receiver and defensive back.

Via a Twitter post, Oakland High School in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, stated: "Our team has received the sad and heartbreaking news of Jeremiah Collins and his passing.

"We ask that you keep his family and teammates in your prayers during this difficult time.

"Jeremiah was a phenomenal man and tremendous teammate that will be greatly missed."

In a subsequent tweet, the school also added that they plan to hold a prayer circle on Sunday, July 23 at approximately 5pm Sunday on their field.

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