The family of former Wisconsin high school football player Jack Pugh, who died at age 24 after retiring, has issued a heartbreaking FIRST STATEMENT regarding the CAUSE OF HIS DEATH
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh dead at 24 after quitting the sport
Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh died recently, according to the program.
Pugh, who spent the 2021-23 seasons with the program before retiring due to mental health concerns, died Monday night at 24 years old, per multiple outlets, including the Associated Press.
“The Wisconsin athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh. Jack was a positive light and brought a genuine spirit to our football program,” the football team posted to its X account. “More than that, he cared about people and was loved by teammates and staff. Jack proudly earned his degree from UW-Madison in 2025 and will forever be remembered and loved.”
Jack Pugh (center) played for Wisconsin.Facebook / Kenna Lyn McClelland
Pugh, a Columbus, Ohio native, joined the Badgers for the 2021 season as a four-star recruit, according to ESPN’s rankings.
He earned his way onto the team despite not playing football his first two years at Hilliard Bradley High School due to his focus on basketball, per The Athletic.
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