Calvin Jones — a running back who dazzled Husker fans with his breakneck speed as part of Tom Osborne’s famous “we-back” system in the early 1990s — has died.

Nebraska is mourning the loss of a gridiron legend, who was found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning Wednesday.

Former Omaha Central, Huskers and Green Bay Packer running back Calvin Jones died Wednesday at his home, according to police reports.

Calvin Jones, an Omaha Central grad and former Husker football standout, died Wednesday. The 54-year-old was found dead in his residence, officials confirmed to KETV NewsWatch 7. A close family friend told KETV that Jones was having problems with his furnace, his home was cold and had to use a generator.

Per police reports and multiple sources, former Omaha Central, NFL and Nebraska Cornhuskers running back, Calvin Jones passed away in his home Wednesday at the age of 54. Carbon monoxide poisoning, possibly due to furnace or generator issues,

Calvin Jones, a former running back and Nebraska football legend, died Wednesday. He was 54-years old. As first reported by KETV, the Omaha Central graduate wa