Arizona lineman Hemmila found dead on Monday morning

University of Arizona offensive lineman Zach Hemmila was found dead Monday morning, a tearful coach Rich Rodriguez announced following the team's morning practice.

Rodriguez said he had no details surrounding the cause of death.

"We lost a great young man, and everybody in our program is hurt" he said.

Hemmila, 22, a senior from Chandler, started six games at guard last season and was considered the leading candidate to start at center this year. 

Rodriguez said his body was found by a cousin on Monday morning.

He said had a lengthy conversation with Hemmila on Saturday night.

"Just out of the blue, just came down and sat beside me and talked for about 45 minutes about everything," Rodriguez said. "How happy he was."

Rodriguez said he notified the team after the morning practice. Athletic director Greg Byrne said grief counselors were being made available to the team.

"We're just so deeply saddened," Byrne said. "Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, the team, his teammates, the coaches and everybody involved."

Many of Hemmila's teammates took to social media to express their grief, using the hashtag #Forever65.