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Former USC Trojan Max Tuerk Tragically Passes Away at 26

By Steven Kubitza

Former USC Trojans lineman Max Tuerk tragically passed away at a young age.
Former USC Trojans lineman Max Tuerk tragically passed away at a young age. / Christian Petersen/Getty Images

The main stories surrounding the college football world right now have to do with teams attempting to get back to work while dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Yet, tragic news has emerged from the USC Trojans program as a former player has passed away far too soon.

Max Tuerk died at the age of 26 in what is incredibly sad news for his family and all those whose lives he touched. Tuerk began his USC career as a left tackle and the Southern California native ended up being a third-round pick of the San Diego Chargers in the 2016 NFL Draft. His career never took off with the Chargers or the Arizona Cardinals, who gave him a brief look in 2017. He was released by the team in 2018.

This is terrible news for someone with so much life ahead of them. Our thoughts go out to his family, loved ones, and the USC program during this tough time.