Texas Longhorns LB Jake Ehlinger found dead on Thursday

Tragic news from the Forty Acres on Thursday. Texas Longhorns linebacker Jake Ehlinger has been found dead. His body was discovered in an off-campus location on Thursday afternoon according to a report from Brian Davis of the Austin American-Statesman.

Ehlinger, the 20-year-old younger brother of Colts quarterback Sam Ehlinger, was about to enter his third season at Texas but did not play the last two seasons. Jake was preparing to go into his junior season with the possibility of getting his first playing time for the Longhorns.

A 911 call was placed in the middle of the day at 12:18 pm, where police arrived at the corner of the 1200 block of West 22nd Street. No cause of death has yet been disclosed, and his death has not been considered suspicious.

Jake has been part of the program with Sam the last two seasons where they were often seen standing together on the Texas sidelines during games. A strong, brotherly bond that fed off one another during their time together.

He was seen celebrating with big brother Sam and loved ones after the Indianapolis Colts drafted Ehlinger this past Saturday.

Longhorns Wire will remain on top of the story and provide updates as they are made available. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Ehlinger family during this horrific time.