Texas High School Football Player Jack Schwantz dies in a plane crash at the age of 18
Jack Schwantz, an 18-year old standout offensive lineman from Azle, Texas and his father were killed in a single-engine plane crash.
According to FAA, the plane was registered to Jack’s father Charles who also died in the crash. Charles was 55 years old.
The single-engine crash crashed around 9am on Saturday in Tarrant County.
Schwantz was a big kid who started on offense and defense for his team. He was listed as a player to watch this upcoming season.
We wanted to showcase Jack as we always do on NFL Draft Diamonds when a young player leaves us too early. Check out this clip from Jack playing against Grapevine! Rest In Peace Jack.
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