Community mourns North Texas teen and U of Alabama equipment manager killed in wreck

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Caden Clay, 19, was killed in a crash outside Longview.

"He's probably the most unique 19-year-old anybody could have ever met. He was extremely intentional in every single thing that he did," said aunt Melissa Grubbs.PROSPER, Texas — A large number of friends and family gathered outside Children's Health stadium in Prosper to remember the young man killed on Texas roads this week.

His high school football coaches said Caden or 'Slick Willie' had always wanted to be the equipment manager for the football powerhouse. Coach Devin Lemons said if Caden commits to something, he's destined to get it. "I have two little girls and the only sons I have are my players. So to get to hug a son, I can't replace that," said Lenard.

 

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