Drew Wahlroos Explained

Drew Wahlroos
Number:58
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:7 June 1980
Birth Place:Poway, California, U.S.
Death Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:240
High School:Poway (CA)
College:Colorado
Undraftedyear:2003
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:17

Drew Edward Wahlroos (June 7, 1980  - September 2, 2017) was a professional American football linebacker. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the St. Louis Rams in 2004 and 2005.[1] [2] In two seasons with the Rams, Wahlross appeared in 21 games, mostly on special teams.[1]

Wahlroos played high school football at Poway High School from 1996 to 1997.[3] He played college football at the University of Colorado from 1999 to 2002.[4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] In November 2001, Wahlroos accused five Nebraska fans of attacking him outside a bar after Colorado defeated Nebraska 62-36.[10] [11] Wahlroos suffered a broken nose and black eye and said, "I was at the wrong place at the wrong time."[12] In December 2002, Wahlroos was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, and charged with public intoxication prior to Colorado's appearance in the Alamo Bowl.[13] [14] Wahlroos offered a public apology for his conduct and was permitted to play in the Alamo Bowl.[15]

He played for the Amsterdam Admirals in the NFL Europe during the 2003 season.[2] In August 2006, Wahlroos was placed on injured reserve and subsequently released by the Rams with an injury settlement after suffering a broken hand.[16] [17]

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.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Drew Wahlroos profile. pro-football-reference.com. 2010-05-04.
  2. News: Kevin Gemmell. ROSTER ROULETTE: Poway's Wahlroos working to gain lasting spot in NFL with St. Louis Rams. The San Diego Union - Tribune. 2005-07-24.
  3. News: Wahlroos is key both ways: Poway gets by Morse, advances to quarterfinals vs. Chula Vista. The San Diego Union - Tribune. 1997-11-22. Steve. Brand.
  4. News: Tom Kensler. Buffs on time for LB. Denver Post. 1998-01-15.
  5. News: CU adds LB prospect. Rocky Mountain News. 1998-01-15.
  6. News: B.G. Brooks. CU LINEBACKER STEPS INTO BREACH. Rocky Mountain News. 1999-08-17.
  7. News: B.G. Brooks. WAHLROOS EXCELS INSIDE AND OUT CU PLAYER KEEPS QUIET ABOUT IT, BUT HE SHINES AT BOTH LINEBACKER SPOTS. Rocky Mountain News. 2001-10-31. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104014007/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-79660385.html. dead. 2012-11-04.
  8. News: Adam Thompson. Wahlroos handed more responsibilities Injuries force LB into many roles. Denver Post. 2001-10-31.
  9. News: Kyle Ringo. CU POINTS FINGERS AT WAHLROOS. Rocky Mountain News. 2002-09-05.
  10. News: WAHLROOS TAKES A FEW HITS AFTER CU VICTORY. Rocky Mountain News. 2001-11-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104014014/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80409388.html. dead. 2012-11-04.
  11. News: B.G. Brooks. UNRUFFLED WAHLROOS LOOKS FORWARD TO NU BUFFS LINEBACKER WAS BEATEN BY 5 HUSKERS FANS AFTER 2001 GAME. Rocky Mountain News. 2002-11-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104014022/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-94628506.html. dead. 2012-11-04.
  12. News: WAHLROOS WHACKED. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2001-11-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20121104014039/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-80425026.html. dead. 2012-11-04.
  13. News: Adam Thompson. Wahlroos, Down arrested for intoxication Starter back at practice. Denver Post. 2002-12-25.
  14. News: B.G. Brooks. WAHLROOS' STATUS FOR ALAMO BOWL STILL UNCERTAIN . Rocky Mountain News. 2002-12-26.
  15. News: B.G. Brooks. Wahlroos Apologizes. Rocky Mountain News. 2002-12-26.
  16. News: Rams place guard on injured reserve, release eight. Jefferson City News Tribune. 2006-08-29.
  17. News: Howard Balzer. Wahlroos on IR. Gridiron Gateway. 2006-08-30. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20110716021321/http://stl.scout.com/2/562492.html. 2011-07-16.
  18. Web site: Drew Wahlroos, former Colorado Buffaloes linebacker and NFL player, dies of suicide. Byars. Mitchell. The Denver Post. September 7, 2017. September 7, 2017.

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