Former Raiders Coach Dies At 42

Former Raider, Stanford assistant McGlockton dies

Former Raiders Pro Bowler Chester McGlockton, a member of David Shaw's coaching staff at Stanford, has died at the age of 42.

The official cause of death is unknown. According to his hometown newspaper in North Carolina he "he woke up short of breath then apparently suffered a massive heart attack."

McGlockton finished his 12-year NFL career with 555 tackles, 51 sacks, 14 forced fumbles and four interceptions.  He delivered a career-best 9.5 sacks in 1994.

A powerful physical presence, he was a first-round pick (16th overall) of the L.A. Raiders in 1992. He played for the Raiders (1992-97), Chiefs (1998-00), Broncos (2001-02) and Jets (2003) He made all four of his Pro Bowl appearances while with the Raiders(1994, '95, '96 and '97).

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