Donovan Munger, a former college football defensive lineman who played for the 2014 Ohio State National Championship team, has passed away. His mother announced on social media. He was 30 years old.
The cause of death has not been announced.
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On January 1, 2026, the Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Novan Munger during a Notre Dame Combat Ireland match at the Fiesta Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Mark J. Rebilas-Usa Today Sports)
“My heart will never beat the same thing. It is my deepest sadness that officially announced the death of my eldest son, Donovan Munger, to the world. Pray for my family,” he said, “but I will not be able to resist the same thing.” her mother wrote in an Instagram post.
Munger is an outstanding high school football player and committed to Ohio State as a four-star recruit. He was diagnosed with a blood clot before the start of the 2013 season, which forced him to sit for a year. 247 Sports.
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He eventually appeared in Ohio State from the 2014 season. He lost five total tackles and one tackle during the season.
The Buckeyes finished 14-1 and won their first college football playoff national championship against Oregon's ducks.
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman Donovan Munger responds to his victory over the Oregon Ducks at the CFP National Championship Game held on January 12, 2015 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Kirby Lee-Usa Today Sports)
He returned to the team in 2015 and appeared in 11 games.
However, the blood clot eventually retired him from football completely.
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Ohio fans paid tribute to Munger on social media as his death was announced.
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