Chester McGlockton dies at 42

[miami_fan]

Chester McGlockton, a four-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle with the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders who played 12 seasons in the NFL, died early Wednesday morning. He was 42.

The announcement was made by Stanford University, where McGlockton was in his second season as a defensive assistant.

"Everyone in the Stanford football family is deeply saddened by the passing of Chester McGlockton," Stanford coach David Shaw said in a statement. "For the past two seasons, Chester has been a valuable member of our football staff and a wonderful friend to us all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Chester's wife, Zina, and their two children."

McGlockton's final NFL season was 2003 with the New York Jets. He also played with the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs and Raiders, who drafted him 16th overall in the first round of the 1992 draft.

He registered 555 tackles, 51 sacks, 14 forced fumbles and four interceptions in his career. He made four straight Pro Bowl trips starting in 1994.

A native of Whiteville, N.C., McGlockton played collegiately for three seasons at Clemson. He received his undergraduate degree from Tennessee-Martin in 2010.
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[Chief Rum]

Seems like a lot of younger people dying of late. :(

I remember when Chester was drafted; it was thought to be a big deal for the Raiders, who were in LA at the time.

[Izulde]

This sucks. :( I remember when he was drafted, too, and thinking wow, he's huge. Always enjoyed following his career

[BYU 14]

Damn, I always hate seeing football players die so young. The sad fact is however it will continue as you aren't going to play O-Line or interior D-line in the NFL anymore unless you are 290 plus, not healthy for longevity after you are done playing.