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Kent State offensive lineman, Tyler Heintz, dies after team workout

Cause of death is yet to be determined.

NCAA Football: Miami (Ohio) at Kent State
NCAA Football: Miami (Ohio) at Kent State
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Kent State freshman Tyler Heintz has tragically passed away following a preseason workout with the team.

In a statement released by the school, Kent State eulogized the young man.

Today, the Kent State University family mourns the tragic loss of one of our student-athletes, freshman football player Tyler Heintz. Tyler was transported to a local hospital by paramedics this morning following football conditioning drills at Dix Stadium. The cause of death is not yet known.

Tyler was from Kenton, Ohio, and planned to study marketing and entrepreneurship in the College of Business Administration. Tyler was recruited as a rising star on our offensive line.

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Tyler’s family and friends, as well as Coach Haynes and the team, our athletics staff and our student-athletes.

Heintz was yet to play for the Golden Flashes. He signed with the school in February.

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