A beloved Mountaineer player of the Appalachian State football club, Jack Murphy from Boone, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, April 26. Shawn Clark of Boone, North Carolina, confirmed the news of his passing. According to Shawn, the hearts of the App State community are with Jack’s loved ones during this very difficult time.
Murphy earned third-team All-Sun Belt honors in 2023, starting 14 games for the Mountaineers (one at left tackle and thirteen at right tackle). Before transferring to Appalachian State, Murphy attended Marshall for a duration of three years. Murphy, who was born in Fairfax, Virginia, matriculated at Fork Union Military Academy for a postgraduate season prior to his 2020 signing with Marshall. Murphy additionally graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia, as an all-state selection.
Jack was a former member of Fork Union Military Academy and he played on both sides of the ball in high school and earned first-team all-state honors as a senior. Appalachian State football sends love, support, and prayers to those who are grieving. Jack was a third-team All-Sun Belt selection in 2023, starting 14 games at offensive tackle.
The Appalachian State football club also extends their deepest condolences to the Appalachian State team and coaches, as well as classmates and roommates, who are mourning the loss of a dear teammate and beloved friend.