Raider Nation Loses Chester McGlockton

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According to A.P. reports, Stanford assistant coach and four-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders Chester McGlockton has passed away. According to reports McGlockton died overnight at the age of 42 with the cause not announced at this time.

“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.”Born in Whiteville, N.C. McGlockton was a High School All-American as a tight end and defensive lineman. His senior year he led the Whitevill Wolfpack to a 15-0 record, a state championship and a USA Today National Ranking.

 He would go on to play college football the Clemson University and scored a touchdown as a Freshman in 1989 Gator Bowl.

Drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the 1992 NFL Draft in the first round, 16th overall, McGlockton’s best season came in 1994, when he had a career-high 9½ sacks with three forced fumbles and 48 tackles.

He would play a total of 12 seasons in the NFL with the Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He made all four Pro Bowl appearances with the Raiders from 94′-97′.“The thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation are with the McGlockton family during this difficult time,” Raiders CEO Amy Trask said.

After his playing career, McGlockton returned to school and earned his undergraduate degree from Tennessee-Martin in 2010. He had lived in San Ramon, Calif., with his wife and two children while serving as a Stanford defensive assistant the last two seasons.

 Raider Nation Loses Chester McGlockton
  • http://thepenaltyflagblog.com Aaron Moon

    Very sad news! RIP Chester McGlockton…

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