Wharton junior Owen Thomas was found dead at his off-campus residence around 2 p.m. Monday afternoon, University spokeswoman Lori Doyle and Director of Athletic Communication Mike Mahoney confirmed. He was a member of the football team.
Cause of death has not yet been determined, but “no foul play is suspected,” according to Doyle.
Thomas, who played defensive end for the Quakers, was recently voted a captain of the football team.
“The Penn Football family is deeply saddened today with the news of the sudden death of one of our shining lights, Owen Thomas,” football coach Al Bagnoli said in a statement. “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.”
