Former New York Giants' and Iowa Hawkeyes' safety Tyler Sash was discovered dead in his home today in his hometown of Oskaloosa, Iowa. He was 27 years old. The cause of death is unknown at this time; his autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday. He was a 6th round pick by the Giants in the 2011 draft out of the University of Iowa, skipping his senior year. Sash was a member of the Giants 2012 Super Bowl XLVI winning team. He was cut by the Giants in 2013 and didn’t play since then.
According to ESPN.com the Oskaloosa Police Department made a statement saying, "Emergency services responded to 719 Fox Run Drive around 10 a.m. CT Tuesday in reference to an unresponsive male. It was determined the man had died and he was identified as Sash, who lived in Oskaloosa. Sash's death is under investigation but no foul play is suspected."
At the university of Iowa he set a school record with 392 interception return yards in his career on 13 interceptions. He also had 1 touchdown off an INT and 1 forced fumble at Iowa. He had 109 tackles, with 11.5 tackles for loss. In the NFL he had 1 career forced fumble in his 2 years with the Giants.
Tyler Sash was suspended for the first four games of the 2012 season after failing a drug test for Adderall. In 2014 after retiring from the NFL, he was arrested for public intoxication after leading the police on a scooter chase.
Many former teammates and coaches expressed their thoughts in various mediums. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz said “We are all very saddened to hear about the untimely loss of Tyler. It is always so difficult when it involves someone this young. Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to Tyler's family during this extremely difficult time." Former New York Giant and current Chicago Bears safety Antrel Rolle tweeted, “My prayers and condolences go out to @TSash family. This is heartbreaking. Feels like I am dreaming. I am literally hurting right now." Former New York defensive end Osi Umenyoria tweeted a picture of Sash, with the caption, “RIP Tyler sash. Can’t believe this news. Great guy.”
