Former Iowa Hawkeyes star safety Tyler Sash, who went on to play two NFL seasons with the New York Giants, died Tuesday at the age of 27.
The unfortunate news was confirmed by the Des Moines Register after Scott Reister of KCCI.com reported that the Oskaloosa, Iowa, native was found dead by a family member due to yet-to-be-determined causes.
Sash was one of the greatest defensive backs in Iowa history as he reeled in 13 interceptions and racked up 217 tackles in just three collegiate seasons.
His NFL career was short-lived after the G-Men selected him in the sixth round of the 2011 draft, but it was certainly eventful as he won Super Bowl XLVI as a reserve.