Former Auburn defensive end Quentin Groves has died at the age of 32, Auburn has announced and 247Sports' Brandon Marcello has reported.
Groves, an All-SEC pick for the Tigers in 2006 and 2007, was a second round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars coming out of college. According to 247Sports, Groves was in Trinidad with his family at the time of his death. The cause of death is currently unknown.
The Auburn Family is deeply saddened by the passing of AU great Quentin Groves. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates. pic.twitter.com/fOoMZrx2nC
— Auburn Football (@FootballAU) October 15, 2016
"Obviously, he was a great athlete and great football player," Bret Eddins, a teammate in 2003, told 247Sports. "He laughed a lot, had a lot of life in his eyes. I don't remember being around Quentin when he wasn't upbeat, hugging people. I think he carried that into his life. Just a great guy, a great teammate, a great family man who lived his life the right way.
"You would have a hard time finding anybody who would say anything bad about him. It's just hard to believe."
Groves showed that spirit when he climbed into the stands to help lead Auburn's band during a post-game celebration in 2007.
For more on Groves, check out 247Sports' Auburn Undercover.
