Coroner determines Tyler Ulrich died from traumatic brain injury
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety for Southern Nazarene University, has been confirmed to have died from a traumatic brain injury and a brain bleed, according to a coroner's report. Ulrich passed away earlier this month, prompting an investigation into his medical condition. The coroner's findings highlight the serious risks associated with head injuries in contact sports. Support for Ulrich's family and discussions of player safety are expected to continue in the wake of these findings.
- •Tyler Ulrich died earlier this month.
- •He suffered a traumatic brain injury and a brain bleed.
- •Ulrich played for Southern Nazarene University.
- •The coroner's report has been released.
- •The situation raises awareness about head injuries in college football.
- 8:26 PMESPN — Coroner: SNU safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, died from TBI, brain bleed
"Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old college football player who died earlier this month, suffered a traumatic brain injury and a brain bleed, according to a coroner's report.
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