ASU assistant strength coach, former OL Steven Miller dead at 29

Arizona State assistant strength and conditioning coach Steven Miller has died at the age of 29.

The Gilbert High School alum, who played right tackle for the Sun Devils from 2015-19, suffered a medical emergency after practice ended last week but had returned to the sidelines this week before his death.

ASU canceled Thursday practice in wake of the news.

“The Sun Devil Football family mourns the passing of Steven Miller,” the school said in a post on X. “We extend our thoughts to those who knew and loved him.”

The Sun Devil Football family mourns the passing of Steven Miller.

We extend our thoughts to those who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/Ih7EcydjlI

— Sun Devil Football (@ASUFootball) April 16, 2026

He was back at practice on Tuesday but not in his regular coaching capacity.

Sun Devil players and coaches paid tribute to the coach following the news of his death:

Rest Easy Steve🕊️❤️

— Chamon Metayer (@Takeemdeep7) April 16, 2026

Most Genuine guy in the program ! Team first guy 💔🕊️ Fly High my dawg https://t.co/Ku5Og9krRy

— Justin Wodtly (@JustinWodtly) April 16, 2026

Rest easy my brother! 🙏🏿😢🔱🆙 https://t.co/qIQVkIYeGu

— Vince Amey (@VinceAmey) April 16, 2026

Always empowered others around you! The epitome of a servant leader. Rest easy brother. Love fam❤️🕊️ https://t.co/thobLwgVq3

— Cameron Dyer (@camdyer7) April 16, 2026

The Sun Devils are a day out from Friday’s Fan Fest at Mountain America Stadium and also have a previously scheduled Saturday practice. It’s unknown how Miller’s death will impact either.

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