Former USC Trojan offensive lineman Chris Brown dies at the age of 24

LOS ANGELES – Former USC forward Chris Brown has passed away at the age of 24, according to Trojan coach Clay Helton.

Heartbroken to hear the news that we lost Chris Brown today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Brown family. Chris meant so much to so many. Wonderful person, player, teammate and Trojan horse. God bless my friend. So are you. Forever in our hearts, ” Helton tweeted

The cause of death was not immediately known.

Brown arrived at USC in 2014, started his last two seasons (2017-18) and received an honorable mention for the All-Pac-12 after his junior year. After leaving the field, Brown signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers and ended up playing five games for the DC Defenders in the XFL. He was also an accomplished musician.

Brown’s death comes less than a year after former USC center Max Tuerk died at the age of 26 of an enlarged heart.