Former UCF and Wisconsin tight finish Jake Hescock died on the age of 25 Sunday after struggling cardiac arrest, based on his household.
Hescock suffered cardiac arrest whereas jogging final Tuesday, December 6, in Boston, Mass., based on the Orlando Sentinel. A passerby reportedly offered CPR earlier than he was taken to hospital the place he was positioned on life assist.
The household shared on social media that Hescock had suffered a extreme mind damage in the course of the cardiac arrest and handed away Sunday.
Former UCF and Wisconsin tight finish Jake Hescock (left) died on the age of 25 on Sunday
He reportedly suffered cardiac arrest whereas jogging on December 6 in Boston
His household shared on social media that the previous tight finish had handed away on Sunday
His cousin Lisa Walz Mlynarczyk on Fb posted: ‘It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I’ve to say my cousin Jake has handed on, might he Relaxation in Peace and eternally shine his shiny soul down upon us.’
A local of Pittsfield, Mass., Hescock attended Salisbury Faculty in Connecticut earlier than heading to varsity at Wisconsin. After his freshman season, the six-foot-seven tight finish transferred to UCF.
Tributes poured in on social media from his former teammates and coaches after the information of his loss of life broke.
‘We’re heartbroken to listen to of Jake’s passing,’ UFC head coach Gus Malzahn posted on Twitter.
Hescock started his collegiate profession at Wisconsin earlier than transferring to UFC
UFC head coach Gus Malzahn paid tribute, saying he was ‘heartbroken’ to listen to the information
‘He was an unbelievable particular person, who embodied what it means to be a UCF Knight. Everybody who knew Jake beloved him and he was a blessing to educate.He can be enormously missed. Kristi and I’s prayers are along with his complete household.’
Hescock started his collegiate profession at Wisconsin and the college’s soccer program shared a tribute on social media.
Its Twitter account shared: ‘Saddened to be taught of the passing of former Badger Jake Hescock. Taken from us too quickly. Our ideas are along with his household and mates.’
UCF Varsity Knights’ account for former student-athletes/scholar assist additionally shared a heartfelt put up.
‘We’re devastated to listen to of the passing of Jake Hescock,’ it wrote. ‘He was beloved by everybody inside Knight Nation. Our deepest condolences exit to everybody who knew Jake. He was taken too quickly and can be enormously missed.’
Hescock’s former faculties Wisconsin and UFC additionally shared tributes to their former participant
Salisbury Faculty Soccer additionally paid tribute with a social media put up, writing: ‘It’s with a heavy coronary heart that we share the passing of our brother Jake Hescock ’16.
‘He was an ideal chief, an ideal son, an ideal brother, an ideal teammate., and nice Salisbury Gentleman. We have been blessed for the time we had with him! Thanks for being you Jake. We love you!’
‘Jake Hescock was one of the vital genuine guys I’ve ever been round,’ former UCF quarterback Mikey Keene wrote on Twitter. ‘He was an unbelievable particular person and an excellent higher buddy. He made everybody round him a greater particular person. Relaxation in Peace brother.’
Hescock attended Salisbury Faculty in Connecticut earlier than heading for faculty
Added UCF linebacker Quade Mosier: ‘All the time the craziest dude within the room! Was at all times a giant brother to me since I obtained to UCF. Going to overlook the river with you, Jake.’
‘Jake, I really like you bro,’ UCF tight finish Alec Holler wrote. ‘I’m so grateful that GOD let me be part of your life. It was a blessing to get to know you. I’ll always remember you 88. Please preserve the entire Hescock household in your prayers.’
Former UCF head coach Josh Heupel shared: ‘Heartbroken on the passing of Jake Hescock. He was a tremendous teammate and particular person. Love, pleasure and a ardour for others have been embodied by him. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with the Hescock and UCF Household.’
Hescock graduated after the 2021 season, catching 21 passes all through his profession – six of them for touchdowns.
Hescock’s former coaches and gamers took to social media to pay their respects
