Thirteen-year-old football player Caden Sorrell dies after collapsing at practice

New York Post • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Thirteen-year-old football player Caden Sorrell dies after collapsing at practice
Summary

Thirteen-year-old football player Caden Sorrell died after suffering cardiac arrest during a football practice. Family members described the teenager as a healthy individual prior to the sudden collapse. Medical responders attended to the scene, but the youth ultimately passed away following the incident. His family expressed heartbreak over the sudden loss of the boy they described as an angel from heaven. No underlying health conditions were identified by his family to explain the event, which remains under investigation. The football community and family are mourning the unexpected death of the young athlete.

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  • •Caden Sorrell, age 13, collapsed during a football practice session.
  • •The young player suffered cardiac arrest before his death.
  • •Family members stated that the boy appeared healthy prior to the incident.
  • •No specific cause for the cardiac arrest has been determined.
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  • 11:20 AMNew York Post — 13-year-old football player dies after going into cardiac arrest at practice: ‘An angel from heaven’ - New York Post
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“He was a picture of health. We don’t know why [it happened] but it did.”

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