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][3]
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | June 7, 1980 Poway, California, U.S. | ||
| Died: | September 2, 2017 (aged 37) San Diego, California, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Poway (CA) | ||
| College: | Colorado | ||
| Undrafted: | 2003 | ||
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Wahlroos played high school football at Poway High School from 1996 to 1997.[4] He played college football at the University of Colorado from 1999 to 2002.[5][6][7][8][9][10] In November 2001, Wahlroos accused five Nebraska fans of attacking him outside a bar after Colorado defeated Nebraska 62-36.[11][12] Wahlroos suffered a broken nose and black eye and said, "I was at the wrong place at the wrong time."[13] In December 2002, Wahlroos was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, and charged with public intoxication prior to Colorado's appearance in the Alamo Bowl.[14][15] Wahlroos offered a public apology for his conduct and was permitted to play in the Alamo Bowl.[16]
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.[3][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]