Colorado QB Had Double Legal Alcohol Limit When Died

The autopsy report obtained by USA TODAY Sports on April 6 states Ponder's blood-alcohol content was 0.167 g/100 mL, more than twice the legal limit for driving under the influence in Colorado. The 23-year-old lost control of his Tesla on March 1, burst through a guardrail, hit an electrical pole and rolled at least once, according to Colorado State Patrol.

His family has started the Dominiq Ponder 722 Foundation to promote responsible decision-making among young people, with funds going to scholarships, awareness initiatives and children's hospitals. Colorado coach Deion Sanders praised Ponder as someone who was 'full of life, full of respect, hustle and hard work and integrity.' The Buffaloes plan to honor him with a jersey patch this season.