Former UTSA football player Jacob Graner dies at age 28
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Jacob Graner, a former offensive lineman for the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), passed away unexpectedly at his home in Jasper, Georgia, on September 16, 2026, at the age of 28. Graner, who played for the Roadrunners from 2016 to 2019, participated in 13 games, starting at right guard in notable victories during his junior year. He is survived by his wife, Natalie, and two sons, Elijah and Mason. The family is holding visitations at Roper Funeral Home, with a Catholic Mass scheduled for Saturday morning. Condolences have poured in from former teammates and the UTSA coaching staff, who remembered Graner fondly as a dedicated and joyful presence on and off the field.
- •Jacob Graner played at UTSA from 2016 to 2019.
- •He started at right guard during key wins in 2018.
- •Graner is survived by his wife and two sons.
- •Visitation is planned for Friday, with a Mass on Saturday.
- •Former teammates shared heartfelt memories of Graner.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — Former UTSA football player Jacob Graner dies at age 28
"An offensive lineman for the Roadrunners from 2016 through 2019, Graner died unexpectedly Saturday at his home in Jasper, Ga.
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