Former UCF tight end Jake Hescock dies suddenly at 25: ‘Heartbroken’

Former UCF and Wisconsin tight finish Jake Hescock has died at age 25 after struggling cardiac arrest, in keeping with a number of stories.

Per the Orlando Sentinel, Hescock suffered a coronary heart assault whereas jogging in Boston on Sunday. A passerby tried to offer him CPR earlier than he was taken to the hospital and positioned on life assist.

Per social media posts from his household, Hescock suffered extreme mind trauma earlier than ultimately passing away.

“It's with a heavy coronary heart that I've to say my cousin Jake has handed on,” Lisa Walz Mlynarczyk, Hescock’s cousin, wrote on Fb. “Might he relaxation in peace and ceaselessly shine his vivid soul upon us.”

Jake Hescock at UCF
Jake Hescock at UCF
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Jake Hescock runs with the ball
Jake Hescock runs with the ball
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Tributes poured out from his former teammates and coaches after information broke of his dying.

“We’re heartbroken to listen to of Jake’s passing,” UCF head coach Gus Malzahn wrote on Twitter. “He was an unimaginable particular person, who embodied what it means to be a UCF Knight. Everybody who knew Jake cherished him and he was a blessing to educate. He will probably be enormously missed. Kristi and I’s prayers are together with his complete household.”

Wisconsin’s soccer program – the place Hescock started his collegiate profession – additionally shared a tribute on Twitter.

“Saddened to be taught of the passing of former Badger Jake Hescock. Taken from us too quickly. Our ideas are together with his household and associates,” the put up learn.

Jake Hescock scores a touchdown
Jake Hescock scores a landing
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Jake Hescock in the AAC Championship game vs. Memphis
Jake Hescock within the AAC Championship recreation vs. Memphis
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Hescock is a local of Pittsfield, Mass. He redshirted with the Badgers transferring to UCF. He graduated after the 2021 season, catching 21 passes all through his profession – six of them for touchdowns.

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