A man who police allege was beaten by a former UNA football player last week died in the hospital today, authorities said.

Lauderdale County District Attorney Chris Connolly confirmed the man's death to AL.com's Ashley Remkus late Friday afternoon.

Florence police identified the victim as Anthony Coleman.

"We're reviewing the case to decide whether to upgrade the charges or send the case to a grand jury," Connolly said.

He said the district attorney's office is waiting on the results from the preliminary autopsy to make that decision.

Khadedryck Todd, 23, is charged with first-degree assault in connection with the beating that sent the man to the hospital April 2. Todd is no longer on the football team.

Officers were called to the Chevron station at the corner of Chisolm Road and Pine Street on April 2 around 6:45 p.m. Police found the victim lying in the parking lot suffering head injuries, said Sgt. Greg Cobb.

Witnesses told police that an argument broke out between Todd and the victim inside the gas station. When the men walked outside, they started fighting in the parking lot. Todd hit the victim in the head and knocked him to the ground, Cobb said.

Witnesses told police that Todd walked to his vehicle, then returned and started beating the victim's head again, Cobb said.

The victim was taken by helicopter to Huntsville Hospital. He died in the hospital today.

UNA Athletic Director Mark Linder released the following statement: "Our staff was notified by local law enforcement on Tuesday morning of an incident involving Khadedryck Todd. We have permanently removed Todd from our football program. The University will not be able to provide further comment."

Todd was an offensive lineman for the Lions' 2017 season. The Hattiesburg, Mississippi native joined the UNA team after playing for Jones Community College in Mississippi.

AL.com reporter Ashley Remkus contributed to this story.