Former NFL defensive lineman Chester McGlockton, who made four Pro Bowls with the Raiders during the 1990s, has died at age 42, according to Stanford University, where he served as a defensive assistant coach.
The school said Wednesday that McGlockton died overnight. The cause of death wasn't immediately announced, but NBC Bay Area reported that McGlockton apparently suffered a massive heart attack after waking up with tightness in his chest.
"The thoughts and prayers of the Raider Nation are with the McGlockton family during this difficult time," Raiders CEO Amy Trask said in a statement released by the team.
A native of Whiteville, N.C., McGlockton starred at Clemson University before being selected 16th overall by the then-Los Angeles Raiders in 1992. He played 12 NFL seasons with the Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos and New York Jets. He made all four of his Pro Bowl appearances while with the Raiders from 1994 to 1997.
McGlockton's best season came in 1994, when he had a career-high 9.5 sacks with three forced fumbles and 48 tackles.
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 working at Stanford the last two seasons.
Funeral arrangements were pending.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
