Former Giants OL Petrus dies of heat stroke

Former offensive lineman Mitch Petrus, who earned a Super Bowl ring with the New York Giants in 2011, died Thursday night of an apparent heatstroke. Petrus, who was 32, had spent the day working outside of his family's business near Little Rock, Ark. The area has been under a heat advisory, with temperatures into the 90s.

The former University of Arkansas walk-on was drafted by the Giants in the fifth round in 2010 and was part of the team that won the title after the 2011 season. He was cut after the season and spent time with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots the following season before leaving the NFL. The official Razorbacks Twitter account posted a tribute to Petrus on Friday morning.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mitch Petrus," it reads. "He was an outstanding competitor, incredible teammate, and a true Hog. He will be greatly missed by many. Rest easy Mitch."

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