Former UTSA soccer participant Jacob Graner, an offensive lineman for the Roadrunners from 2016 by means of 2019, died Saturday at his residence in Jasper, Ga., at age 28. The reason for loss of life is unknown.
Graner performed at Dripping Springs Excessive College earlier than showing in 13 video games as a Roadrunner. He began at proper guard in wins towards Texas State and UTEP as a junior in 2018, getting into 11 video games with three begins that 12 months. He additionally performed in two video games as a senior the next season.
Graner is survived by his spouse, Natalie, and sons, Elijah and Mason, alongside together with his dad and mom and two siblings.
The household will probably be receiving pals from 4:30 to six:30 p.m. ET on Friday at Roper Funeral Dwelling in Jasper, Ga., adopted by providers at 6:30 p.m. Catholic Mass will probably be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Our Woman of the Mountains.
In lieu of flowers, the household is s for the faculty fund of Jacob's kids.
The outpouring of help included a submit from former UTSA offensive deal with Josh Dunlop, who was Graner's teammate from 2017 by means of 2019.
"Jacob was an absolute pleasure to be round after we performed soccer collectively at UTSA. We sat collectively day-after-day for movie examine and on the bus after video games," e. "I'll at all times keep in mind his chortle and the way it was contagious. My coronary heart goes to his household and a couple of stunning kids. Gone too quickly brother. You touched so many lives along with your smile."
Offensive lineman Dominic Pastucci, who performed at UTSA from 2017 by means of 2020, recalled being roommates with Graner in San Antonio and for the Roadrunners' away video games.
"I’ve tons recollections of his, however one which at all times stayed constant is that he would at all times play RuneScape earlier than he would go to mattress on the resort and I'd at all times watch," e. "Phrases can't describe how great an individual he’s and the way I at all times seemed as much as him throughout my time at UTSA, he’s a task mannequin, that gave 100% each play, day-after-day, on and off the sphere. I’m actually sorry this world misplaced such an amazing particular person."
UTSA coach Jeff Traylor, who coached his first season with the Roadrunners in 2020 following the tip of Graner's profession, provided condolences on social media Wednesday.
"I didn't get the privilege of teaching Jacob however I work with guys that performed with him and coached him," d. "All of them communicate of what an exquisite human he was on and off the sphere. So unhappy to listen to this. In our prayers."
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