Appalachian State football player Jack Murphy has passed away
Appalachian State All-Conference football star John “Jack” Murphy passed away on Friday. The University released this statement.
“The hearts of the App State community are with Jack’s loved ones during this very difficult time,” Megan Hayes, senior associate vice chancellor and chief communications officer, said in a statement. “We are respecting his family’s wishes and requests and are providing support and assistance as requested.”
Shawn Clark released this statement in regard to the passing of Jack.
The university did not provide a cause of death or any details about the circumstances, only that no foul play was suspected.
Rated a three-star prospect out of Bishop O’Connell by 247Sports.com before spending a year as the left tackle at Fork Union Military Academy, Murphy played on both sides of the ball in high school and earned first-team all-state honors as a senior.
Murphy was a third-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2023, starting 14 games at offensive tackle. He spent the three previous seasons at Marshall.
Jack Murphy, a redshirt junior, was App’s starting right tackle last season and was named first team all Sun Belt by PFF.
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