Liberty University Mourns the Loss of Freshman Football Player Tajh Boyd
In a heartbreaking announcement, Liberty University reported that freshman football player Tajh Boyd, aged 19, has tragically passed away. The university identified Boyd as an offensive lineman from Chesapeake, Virginia. Although the school did not specify when Boyd died or the cause, it is evident that his untimely death has left the campus community in shock.
Athletic director Ian McCaw and first-year soccer coach Jamey Caldwell expressed their condolences in a joint statement, noting that Boyd had also joined the soccer program in January. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Tajh’s family, his teammates and friends, our soccer coaching staff, as well as our entire athletic department and the great Liberty University community. We grieve together as a family and will seek guidance, the comfort, and understanding of the Lord during these difficult times.”
The news of Boyd’s passing has sent shockwaves beyond the university as well. Conference USA, which Liberty University will join this season, also issued a statement expressing their condolences. “We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of @LibertyFootball student-athlete Tajh Boyd. Our thoughts are with the Boyd family and Flames Nation during this difficult time.”
Details surrounding the circumstances of Boyd’s death remain scarce, as Liberty University has not provided any further information. Calls and text messages requesting clarification have gone unanswered at this time. As the university community mourns the loss of a promising young athlete, they now face the difficult process of grieving and coming to terms with this tragic event.