U of U freshman running back Ty Jordan dies overnight
Dec 26, 2020, 11:02 AM
Utah running back Ty Jordan (22) carries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah’s star freshman running back Ty Jordan has passed away. His death has been confirmed following a post on Utah Football’s Twitter page.
Rest In Peace, #22. Forever in our hearts.
We love you, Ty. pic.twitter.com/ZaXjWKg4Nc
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 26, 2020
Denton County Police Department officials said Jordan was rushed to the hospital after he was accidentally shot by a discharged firearm Friday evening and was pronounced dead shortly after arriving.
POLICE PRESENCE | There is currently a police presence in the 1100 block of Avenue A. Officers responded to a shooting call and located a single gunshot victim, who was transported to a local hospital. pic.twitter.com/oKKyD8mcKz
— Denton Police Dept (@DENTONPD) December 26, 2020
Jordan was 19 years old and had an exceptional season with the U of U having rushed 597 yards with 6 touchdowns and 83 carries averaging 7.2 yards per carry.
Although he had a smaller frame, his dynamic movement on the field and bursts of speed proved many times to be too much for opposing teams to handle.
Jordan had a bright future and was named as the Pac-12 Offensive Freshman of the Year.
#Pac12FB Offensive Freshman of the Year, presented by @Nextiva: Ty Jordan.
Full release ➡️ https://t.co/IEZpnXBMzA@Utah_Football | #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/NRV8lEUICT
— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) December 22, 2020
Earlier this year, Jordan lost his 43-year-old mother to lung and bone cancer.
Jordan is survived by his brother, Kobe.
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