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Jaylen Waddle delivers water to families of collapsed building near Miami

Jaylen Waddle on the field before 2020 CFP title game versus Ohio State
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A scary and tragic scene happened on Friday in South Florida.

Due to a fire, a building near Miami collapsed and four people were killed. According to a report from CNN, there are another 159 individuals who have not been accounted for. Jonah Handler, son of Stacy Fang, was rescued alive from the rubble, but his mother died.

In the midst of despair, the fire department and law enforcement officials are trying to handle the situation.

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Before it focuses on this season, the Miami Dolphins are about the community. Jaylen Waddle, the No. 6 overall pick of the NFL Draft, delivered water to the reunification center for the families in need. Waddle, a University of Alabama alum, has transitioned to the professional lifestyle. His personality has been about helping others, and he shared the mission on social media.

As residents in Miami pick up the pieces, they are grateful for Waddle and his teammates.

The combination of Tua Tagovailoa and Waddle will be fun on offense. It will be awesome to watch the Dolphins excel on the field; nevertheless, Nick Saban is seeing his words rub off on Waddle. People may never remember what you did on the field, but they will forever remember how you helped them in a time of need.

The native Texan did this for the people of Miami.

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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine.  You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.

Stephen Smith is a 2015 graduate of the University of Alabama. He is a senior writer and reporter for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. He has covered Alabama football for 15 years and his knowledge and coverage of the Crimson Tide's program have made him among the most respected journalist in his field. Smith has been featured on ESPN and several other marquee outlets as an analyst.

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