Appalachian State offensive lineman Jack Muprhy has died, coach Shawn Clark announced Monday on social media. Murphy died Friday and foul play is not suspected, according to a statement from the university provided to ESPN. No further details have been released by the school.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jack Murphy. He was a beloved Mountaineer," Clark wrote in his post. "Please keep his loved ones and our App State family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time."
Murphy started 14 games -- one at left tackle and 13 at right tackle -- for the Mountaineers in 2023 and earned third-team All-Sun Belt honors. Prior to transferring to Appalachian State, Murphy spent three years at Marshall.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Jack Murphy. He was a beloved Mountaineer. Please keep his loved ones and our App State family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. 🖤💛 pic.twitter.com/JsACv8lhqU
— Shawn Clark (@coach_sclark) April 30, 2024
"The hearts of the App State community are with Jack's loved ones during this very difficult time," Megan Hayes, senior associate vice chancellor, said in a statement to ESPN. "We are respecting his family's wishes and requests and are providing support and assistance as requested."
A native of Fairfax, Virginia, Murphy signed with Marshall in 2020 after a post-graduate season at Fork Union Military Academy. Murphy was also an all-state selection at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia.
