Owen Thomas DEAD: Penn Football Captain Dies

Owen Thomas DEAD: Penn Football Captain Dies

Owen Thomas, a defensive end on the University of Pennsylvania football team, was found dead Monday afternoon. The Daily Pennsylvanian reports that he was discovered at his off-campus residence.

Thomas was voted as a team captain earlier in the month, according to the AP. The junior Wharton student grew up in Allentown, Pa.

The school's football coach, Al Bagnoli, released the following statement:

"The Penn Football family is deeply saddened today with the news of the sudden death of one of our shining lights, Owen Thomas. Owen was a remarkable young man, a true scholar-athlete, an ambassador for Penn, a tremendous teammate and leader on and off the field, as well as a caring and outstanding brother. It is a testament to the person he was that his teammates had voted him captain for the upcoming season. His loss will be felt for a long time."

According to a university spokeswoman, foul play is not suspected in Thomas's death.

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