Former Wisconsin Badgers Tight End Passes Away

On April 1st, Jack Pugh, a former tight-end for the Wisconsin Badgers, has passed away at the age of 24.

The university broke the news Tuesday night on their football program's ex-account, but they didn't share the cause of death.

He stepped away from the game three years back, prioritizing his mental health over everything.

Pugh readshared it during the 2021 season, suited up for just one game the next year, and earned academic all big 10 honors for his.

In his retirement post last December, he got real about years of depression and substance abuse that have built up, stressing how he finally chose a path to real happiness away from the field.

Pugh gave big thanks to his coaches, teammates, family, and friends in the program for the support that helped him turn things around and build a stronger spiritual life.

His openness on these struggles leaves a mark, reminding us all in sports how mental health battles can hit hard even for the toughest athletes.