Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh dead, years after quitting the sport
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh passed away Monday night at the age of 24, as confirmed by the university's football program and memorialsource.com.
- Pugh played for the Badgers from 2021 to 2023 but medically retired due to mental health struggles, including prolonged depression and substance abuse.
- Despite being a four-star recruit and earning a degree from UW-Madison in 2025, Pugh saw limited playing time and did not record any catches during his college career.
- The Wisconsin football team and former teammate Jets running back Braelon Allen expressed their condolences and emphasized the importance of mental health awareness.
- Pugh openly shared his journey with mental health, crediting the support from coaches, teammates, friends, and family for helping him find happiness and a connection with God.
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