Former Azle High School player Tyler Ulrich dies after college game injury
The gist
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich, a former Azle High School player, died five days after a game injury.
His death led campus prayer gatherings and tributes from the university president.
How it unfolded
- Oct 10, 2026Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University and former Azle High School player, was injured during a game against Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.
- Oct 13, 2026Students, faculty and staff gathered for the university's campuswide prayer chapel, according to SNU President Keith Newman.
- Oct 15, 2026Ulrich died at 11:13 a.m., five days after the injury, according to a Facebook post by his father, Mark Ulrich.