Max Tuerk, an all-conference offensive lineman at USC who was drafted by the Chargers, has died. He was 26.
Tuerk’s family said he died Saturday while hiking with his parents on a favorite trail in Cleveland National Forest north of San Diego. No details were provided.
“Max loved his teammates, coaches and schools,” the family said in a statement. “Max was a loving son and older brother and his passing leaves a giant hole in our hearts.”
Tuerk played for the Trojans from 2012 to 2015. He was a freshman All-American in 2012 and a first-team All-Pac-12 selection in 2014.