Former Dallas Cowboys TE Gavin Escobar Dead At 31 After Rock Climbing Accident

Former Dallas Cowboys tight end Gavin Escobar — who was chosen in the 2nd round of the 2013 NFL Draft — has actually passed away … after an obvious rock climbing up mishap in California.

He was simply 31 years of ages.

Officials state they got a report of 2 hurt rock climbers at Tahquitz Rock in Idyllwild at around 12:25 PM on Wednesday. When they made it to the scene, they state they discovered that both victims had actually passed away. Escobar was ID’ed as one of the hikers — a 33-year-old female, Chelsea Walsh, was ID’ed as the other.

Further information surrounding the causes of death were not instantly offered. Authorities did state they were examining everything.

Escobar was a star for San Diego State from 2010 to 2013 … prior to he was prepared by the Cowboys. He went on to play 4 seasons in Dallas — accumulating 8 goals.

He later on saw time with the Chiefs, Browns, Ravens and Dolphins — and ultimately concluded his football profession in 2019 in the Alliance of American Football league.

In retirement, Escobar — a dad of 2 — had actually ended up being a firemen with the Long Beach Fire Department.

The Cowboys, Aztecs and the LBFD all admired Escobar and his household on Thursday night.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gavin’s family,” SDSU football head coach Brady Hoke stated in a declaration. “I know his wife, Sarah, and daughters, Josey and Charlotte, were everything to him. Gavin was a great man, father, son and teammate, and will be deeply missed by all.”