Drew Wahlroos, former CU Buffs linebacker and NFL player, dies by suicide
Drew Wahlroos, a former University of Colorado linebacker who went on to play in the NFL, died over the weekend from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest — the second well-known former Buffaloes player to kill himself in the last year.
A representative of the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office said Wahlroos died on Saturday at the age of 37, and that his death has been ruled a suicide.
Originally from Poway, Calif., Wahlroos played for the Buffs from 1999 to 2002. After graduating, he briefly played in Europe before signing with the NFL’s St. Louis Rams, appearing in 21 games over two seasons, primarily on special teams.
Wahlroos’ death comes less than a year after the suicide of former Buffs running back Rashaan Salaam.
Colorado linebacker Drew Wahlroos, who played for the Buffaloes from 1999 to 2002, killed himself over the weekend, according to the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office. (Courtesy University of Colorado Sports Information Department, via the Daily Camera)
Colorado linebacker Drew Wahlroos, who played for the Buffaloes from 1999 to 2002, killed himself over the weekend, according to the San Diego Medical Examiner’s Office. (Courtesy University of Colorado Sports Information Department, via the Daily Camera)