A Former USC Offensive Lineman Died at Age 26 While Hiking With Family

Max Tuerk, a former offensive lineman for the University of Southern California football team, died at age 26 Saturday.

Center Max Tuerk #75 of the USC Trojans during the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 11, 2014 in Tucson, Arizona. Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Max Tuerk, a former offensive lineman for the University of Southern California football team, died at age 26 Saturday, according to a statement from his family.

Tuerk died while hiking on a favorite trail in the Cleveland National Forest with his parents, the statement said.