Source: Former K-State quarterback Dylan Meier dies in hiking accident

Former Kansas State quarterback Dylan Meier has died because of injuries sustained during a family hiking trip in Arkansas, a source close to the situation told the Eagle.

Meier, of Pittsburg, was 26.

He was a member of the Wildcats football team from 2002-2006. In 2004, he became the first Kansas native to start a game at quarterback for K-State during the Bill Snyder era. He left the program having thrown for 2,287 yards and 12 touchdowns.

In high school, he helped Pittsburg High play in back-to-back 5A state championship games.

His older brother Shad, played tight end at K-State and in the NFL.

His younger brother, Kerry, played quarterback and wide receiver at Kansas and is currently preparing for the NFL Draft.

This story was originally published April 19, 2010 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Source: Former K-State quarterback Dylan Meier dies in hiking accident."