India, Dec. 15 -- Gleaton Jones, a former Georgia football player, who was fighting for his life after a shell-shocking car accident, died on Friday, December 13. He was 21 years old.

The disheartening news of his passing comes merely days after he was involved in a car accident while on a hunting trip on St George Island in Florida, according to UGA student newspaper The Red & Black. Jones was reportedly in critical condition after the tragic December 10 crash as he sustained a severe brain injury and had to undergo emergency surgery to treat the resulting swelling.

The student-led outlet also detailed his distinguished sports career. Jones used to be a walk-on running back for the Georgia Bulldogs. He joined the football program in 20...