He was an All-American offensive lineman at University Southern California and had been drafted by the Chargers. Max Tuerk, was 26 when he died while hiking with his parents in Cleveland National Forest in Santa Isabel, California. No details were provided.
"Max loved his teammates, coaches, and schools," the family said in a statement tweeted by USC Athletics Sunday. "Max was a loving son and older brother and his passing leaves a giant hole in our hearts. His strength and work ethic is an inspiration to many."
The new 70,000-seat SoFi Stadium is the most expensive stadium in NFL history, at a cost of $5 billion.
It features a massive Oculus, 120-yard long circular dual-sided scoreboard that just happens to be longer than a football field. The video screen, which is awaiting the installation of viewing panels, will be elevated to provide fans in seats with the equivalent of a 40-foot tall 4K HD TV.