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2016 Football In Memoriam: Remembering the Legends Lost

By Sayre Bedinger

Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; A sign honoring former Nebraska Cornhuskers punter Sam Foltz (27) will greet players on their way to the field for the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton (37) rushes against Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Quentin Groves (53) during the second half at LP Field. Colts defeated the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; Indianapolis Colts running back Zurlon Tipton (37) rushes against Tennessee Titans outside linebacker Quentin Groves (53) during the second half at LP Field. Colts defeated the Titans 27-10. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Quentin Groves: 1984-2016

Too early are players taken away from us, as is true for Quentin Groves, but it is the memories that makes us remember what Groves was as a person, not just a player. Groves was a stand-out defensive end for the Auburn tigers, as he garnered award recognition from college voters everywhere.

We saw Groves being promoted for the Chuck Bednarik Award, the Bronco Nagurski Trophy, and the Ted Hendricks Award for his senior year. He finished his career at Auburn with 26 sacks, and a hero for the tigers. When Groves entered the draft in 2008, we saw him rise quite a bit. During which, he showed physical aspects that had draft analysts drooling over him as a player. When all was said and done, Groves had risen his draft stock to the second round.

His playing career started when he was selected by Jacksonville with the 52nd pick, where he was expected to be the playmaker in a Jack Del Rio defense. The Jaguars moved up six spots to grab Groves. With two full seasons with the Jaguars, Groves was traded to the Raiders, and was expected to compete with Aaron Curry and Kamerion Wimbley for the starting spot. He ended up 2nd on the depth chart behind Wimbley.

Fast forward, Groves went on to leave the game after missing his chance with the Buffalo Bills in 2015, as this is our most recent memory of Groves. We lost Groves on October 15, 2016, and he will be surely missed around the NFL.

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