Ex-Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh dies
Pugh retired from football in 2023, citing his mental health.
Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh has died. He was 25. Wisconsin issued a statement Tuesday night on Pugh’s passing.
He was a member of the team for the 2021 and 2022 seasons and spent the 2023 season away from the team before announcing that December that he was retiring from football because of his mental heath. Pugh’s cause of death is currently unknown. “The Wisconsin athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh,” the school said.
“Jack was a positive light and brought a genuine spirit to our football program. More than that, he cared about people and was loved by his teammates and staff. Jack proudly earned his degree from UW-Madison in 2025 and will forever be remembered and loved.
” Our thoughts are with Jack’s family during this difficult time. pic. twitter.