Former Dallas Cowboys Star Gavin Escobar Found Dead In a Rock Climbing Accident in California

One of the two rock climbers discovered dead on Wednesday in a secluded region close to Idyllwild was a former NFL player. Gavin Escobar, a former tight end for the Dallas Cowboys, and another lady died on Wednesday in a rock climbing accident close to Southern California, according to authorities.

Gavin Escobar and another climber, 33-year-old Chelsea Walsh, were both identified by the Riverside County sheriff’s coroner’s office on Thursday. A climbing disaster involving two persons was reported Wednesday at noon near Tahquitz Rock in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Firefighters later discovered them dead. A climbing mishap involving two wounded persons was reported at Tahquitz Rock in the San Bernardino National Forest on Wednesday at about noon local time, according to Cal Fire.

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Gavin Escobar’s NFL career

In the NFL, Gavin Escobar played tight end for six seasons. From 2013 to 2017, he was a member of the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens after playing collegiate football for the San Diego State Aztecs.

On September 8, 2013, Escobar made his NFL debut with the Cowboys in a 36-31 victory over the New York Giants. He was 22 years old at the time. Escobar had the size and kept getting better at his technique, but he was never able to become a consistent in-line blocker.

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On March 31, 2017, Escobar agreed to a one-year contract with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent to fill a position with some uncertainty. He then had short stints with the Ravens, Browns, and Dolphins before joining the San Diego fleet of the AAF.

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