AUSTIN, Texas - The family of University of Texas at Austin linebacker Jake Ehlinger say that he died due to an accidental overdose involving fentanyl.The family released a statement Thursday saying that Ehlinger "was a victim of an accidental overdose of what was believed to be Xanax laced with toxic drugs including deadly Fentanyl."Jake is the younger brother of former Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger.
Austin police say Jake's death is not considered suspicious.20-year-old Ehlinger was found dead off campus in the 1200 block of West 22nd Street in Austin in May.