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Former Los Angeles Rams RB Isaiah Pead in Critical Condition

By Michael Moraitis

Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back Isaiah Frey (23) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Isaiah Pead (22) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Dolphins 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 19, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive back Isaiah Frey (23) tackles Miami Dolphins running back Isaiah Pead (22) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. The Cowboys defeat the Dolphins 41-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Los Angeles Rams running back Isaiah Pead is reportedly in critical condition.

Isaiah Pead, a former running back for the St. Louis (now Los Angeles) Rams, is reportedly in critical condition on Saturday morning following an auto accident in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

NBC4 originally reported about the car accident, saying Pead, 26, was ejected from his vehicle and was accompanied in the car by 27-year-old Wesley Richardson.

Here is the report:

"A central Ohio and NFL football player was critically injured in a crash along Interstate 670 early this morning.According to the Columbus Division of Police, at about 2:32am, Saturday, Isaiah Pead, 26, was driving his 2011 Cadillac CTS eastbound on I-670 near E. 5th Avenue, when he lost control of the vehicle, and drove off the right side of the roadway.The Cadillac struck the metal guardrail and continued through it. After going through the guardrail the Cadillac became airborne and struck several trees on the way down the embankment. It came to rest about 95 feet from the roadway."

"During the crash, Pead was ejected from the vehicle.Police said two witnesses stopped and called 911 and provided assitance to Pead and a passenger in the Cadillac, Wesley Richardson, 27, until police arrived at the crash scene."

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Pead had surgery this morning:

The Cincinnati Bearcats’ official Twitter account showed support for their former running back:

NBA big man and fellow Columbus native Jared Sullinger tweeted out his prayers for Pead:

Pead entered the NFL in 2012 as the Rams’ second-round pick. He played in 27 games for the Rams before moving on following the 2015 season. Pead played in three games for the Dolphins this season and was later released.

In 30 career games in the league, Pead has 27 carries for 100 yards, while also compiling 15 receptions for 100 additional yards.

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