The player was just named Pac-12 newcomer of the year, prior to his unexpected death from a gunshot wound.
Ty Jordan, a star running back for the University of Utah, died Friday night. The 19-year-old athlete is being mourned across social media by the college football community and Utah alumni. The school confirmed the news on Saturday. The Associated Press reported that no details behind the circumstances of the star’s death have been released. Jordan was recently named the Pac-12 Newcomer of the Year. Head coach Kyle Whittingham mourned Jordan’s loss. “Words cannot express the devastation and heartache that our team is feeling right now upon learning of the tragic death of our teammate and brother, Ty Jordan. Ty’s personality and smile were infectious and he made a huge impact on our program in the short time he was with us. He leaves an indelible mark on each of us and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
