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Drew Wahlroos
No. 58
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born:(1980-06-07)June 7, 1980
Poway, California, U.S.
Died:September 2, 2017(2017-09-02) (aged 37)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Poway (CA)
College:Colorado
Undrafted:2003
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:17
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Drew Edward Wahlroos (June 7, 1980 – September 2, 2017) was an American professional football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams in 2004 and 2005.[2][3] In two seasons with the Rams, Wahlross appeared in 21 games, mostly on special teams.[2][4]

Wahlroos played high school football at Poway High School from 1996 to 1997.[5] He played college football at the University of Colorado from 1999 to 2002.[6][7][8][9][10][11] In November 2001, Wahlroos accused five Nebraska fans of attacking him outside a bar after Colorado defeated Nebraska 62–36.[12][13] Wahlroos suffered a broken nose and black eye and said, "I was at the wrong place at the wrong time."[14] In December 2002, Wahlroos was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, and charged with public intoxication prior to Colorado's appearance in the Alamo Bowl.[15][16] Wahlroos offered a public apology for his conduct and was permitted to play in the Alamo Bowl.[17]

He played for the Amsterdam Admirals in the NFL Europe during the 2003 season.[3] In August 2006, Wahlroos was placed on injured reserve and subsequently released by the Rams with an injury settlement after suffering a broken hand.[4][18]

On September 7, 2017, it was reported that Wahlroos had died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound on September 2 at the age of 37, and that his death had been ruled a suicide by the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office.[19]

References

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  1. ^ "Drew Wahlroos". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Drew Wahlroos profile". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 4, 2010.
  3. ^ a b Kevin Gemmell (July 24, 2005). "ROSTER ROULETTE: Poway's Wahlroos working to gain lasting spot in NFL with St. Louis Rams". The San Diego Union - Tribune.[dead link]
  4. ^ a b "Rams place guard on injured reserve, release eight". Jefferson City News Tribune. August 29, 2006.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Brand, Steve (November 22, 1997). "Wahlroos is key both ways: Poway gets by Morse, advances to quarterfinals vs. Chula Vista". The San Diego Union - Tribune.[dead link]
  6. ^ Tom Kensler (January 15, 1998). "Buffs on time for LB". Denver Post.
  7. ^ "CU adds LB prospect". Rocky Mountain News. January 15, 1998.
  8. ^ B.G. Brooks (August 17, 1999). "CU LINEBACKER STEPS INTO BREACH". Rocky Mountain News.
  9. ^ B.G. Brooks (October 31, 2001). "WAHLROOS EXCELS INSIDE AND OUT CU PLAYER KEEPS QUIET ABOUT IT, BUT HE SHINES AT BOTH LINEBACKER SPOTS". Rocky Mountain News. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
  10. ^ Adam Thompson (October 31, 2001). "Wahlroos handed more responsibilities Injuries force LB into many roles". Denver Post.
  11. ^ Kyle Ringo (September 5, 2002). "CU POINTS FINGERS AT WAHLROOS". Rocky Mountain News.
  12. ^ "WAHLROOS TAKES A FEW HITS AFTER CU VICTORY". Rocky Mountain News. November 28, 2001. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
  13. ^ B.G. Brooks (November 25, 2002). "UNRUFFLED WAHLROOS LOOKS FORWARD TO NU BUFFS LINEBACKER WAS BEATEN BY 5 HUSKERS FANS AFTER 2001 GAME". Rocky Mountain News. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
  14. ^ "WAHLROOS WHACKED". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. November 28, 2001. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012.
  15. ^ Adam Thompson (December 25, 2002). "Wahlroos, Down arrested for intoxication Starter back at practice". Denver Post.
  16. ^ B.G. Brooks (December 26, 2002). "WAHLROOS' STATUS FOR ALAMO BOWL STILL UNCERTAIN". Rocky Mountain News.
  17. ^ B.G. Brooks (December 26, 2002). "Wahlroos Apologizes". Rocky Mountain News.
  18. ^ Howard Balzer (August 30, 2006). "Wahlroos on IR". Gridiron Gateway. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011.
  19. ^ Byars, Mitchell (September 7, 2017). "Drew Wahlroos, former Colorado Buffaloes linebacker and NFL player, dies of suicide". The Denver Post. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
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