COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Former Ohio State and New York Jets center Nick Mangold has died after complications from kidney disease. He was 41.
The Jets announced that Mangold, of Centerville, Ohio, died Saturday night a little more than one week after he announced he was in need of a kidney donation. He had been diagnosed with chronic kidney disease in 2006 and began undergoing dialysis treatments in the summer. A previous story on Mangold can be seen in the video player above.
"Nick was more than a legendary center," said Jets Chairman Woody Johnson in a release. "He was the heartbeat of our offensive line for a decade and a beloved teammate whose leadership and toughness defined an era of Jets football. Off the field, Nick's wit, warmth, and unwavering loyalty made him a cherished member of our extended Jets family."
After being a high school multi-sport star in Kettering, Mangold played four seasons of college football at Ohio State as a center. He won the 2002 national title as a freshman and was later named a first-team All-American with the Buckeyes in 2005.
Mangold was selected with the 29th overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft by the Jets and stayed with them for his entire career. He was a seven-time Pro Bowler and an NFL first-team All-Pro center in 2009 and 2010, helping the Jets to two AFC Championship game appearances in those seasons.
He was inducted into the Jets’ ring of honor in 2022 after starting 164 games for the team from 2006 to 2016. Shortly after announcing his death, the Jets changed its social media profile pictures to Mangold's No. 74.
Mangold is survived by his wife Jennifer and their four children.
Nick Mangold's life in photos
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 3: Center Nick Mangold #55 of the Ohio State Buckeyes gets set to snap the ball against the Miami (OH) Redhawks on September 3, 2005 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Miami (OH) 34-14. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)
Ohio State offensive lineman Nick Mangold stretches during practice Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. Mangold, named this season as one of the team captains, is in his fourth season at center, playing in 33 games including 23 starts. When things go wrong for Ohio State's offense, the first people to be verbally attacked by fans and talk-radio callers are the offensive linemen. Based on the way things have gonethe past year or so, those critics have had a lot to complain about. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 19: Nick Mangold #55 and A.J. Hawk #47 of Ohio State celebrate after defeating Michigan on November 19, 2005 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines 25-21. (Photo by Tom Pidgeon/Getty Images)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) and kicker Mike Nugent leave the field after beating the Oakland Raiders, 23-3, to make the playoffs during NFL football Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) walks off the field with center Nick Mangold (74) after a 22-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez (6) calls signals as he lines up behind center Nick Mangold (74) during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
New York Jets' Nick Mangold during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Jets, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Eagles beat the Jets 24-14. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold carries an American flag as he runs on to the field before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Jets Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) looks on before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold (74) of Team Rice during the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014, in Honolulu. (Marco Garcia/ AP Images for NFL)
Nick Mangold for the New York Jets and Chad Pennington are seen at the NFL draft eve party presented by Verizon on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 in New York. (Amy Sussman/AP Images for NFL)
FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2015, file photo, New York Jets' Nick Mangold poses for a picture after a practice session at Luke Air Force Base for the NFL Football Pro Bowl, in Glendale, Ariz. Former New York Jets center Nick Mangold has announced his retirement from playing football after 11 seasons in which he established himself as one of the NFL's best at his position. The 34-year-old Mangold announced on Twitter on Tuesday morning, April 17, 2018, that he will sign a one-day contract with the Jets to retire as a member of the team.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Lian Taylor, 2, of Bayonne, N.J., sits on the lap of New York Jets center Nick Mangold, posing as Santa Claus during the team's holiday party for military families, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, in Florham Park, N.J. The event, hosted by the Atlantic Health Jets Women's Organization, honored 18 military families. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes hands with former Ohio State and NFL football player Nick Mangold as he arrives at the Wright Brothers Aero Hangar for a rally, Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Vandalia, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
New York Jets center Nick Mangold, holding his 3-year-old daughter, Eloise, officially retires during an NFL football news conference, Tuesday, April 24, 2018, in Florham Park, N.J. Mangold announced his retirement a week earlier in a post on Twitter. He was selected to seven Pro Bowls and was twice a first-team All-Pro during his 11-year career. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Former New York Jets player Nick Mangold during a ceremony to honor him during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Former New York Jets player Nick Mangold during a ceremony to honor him during the halftime of an NFL football game between the New York Jets and the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Many from around the football world shared their reactions and condolences after Mangold's death, from coaches and players to fans.
Ohio State football
"The Ohio State football program is saddened by the news of Nick Mangold's passing and sends heartfelt condolences to his family and friends."
Archbishop Alter High School
"His strength, leadership and humility made him a champion in every sense. We hold his family, friends and teammates in our prayers."
Bobby Carpenter (Ohio State teammate)
"I thought we had more time... but's I'm grateful for the 23 years I knew you. Nick Mangold, great player, great teammates. But the best dude you could imagine. You left a giant hole in the world."
Rex Ryan (Head coach at the Jets for six years)
"It's brutal. Such a great young man. He was awesome and just way too young. I feel so bad for his wife and family."
Pat McAfee (Former NFL punter and current ESPN commentator)
"Thru AJ [Hawk], I've learned so much about him. The man, the dad, the husband, the teammate, the EVERYTHING great he was for everybody in his life."
Willie Colon (Jets teammate)
"I talked to him last week and I got the Nick I wanted to hear. He was in good spirits. Nick meant a lot to me. And there was times when emotionally I was wreck and he always had my back. I love you Nick."
