Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Byron Leftwich (7) drops back to pass with guard Vince Manuwai (67) helping block during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in 2005 in Nashville, Tenn. Manuwai has died at the age of 38. File photo by Billy Suratt/UPI | License Photo

Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Former Jacksonville Jaguars guard Vince Manuwai has died at the age of 38.

A family spokesperson told the Honolulu Star Advertiser that Manuwai died on Sunday after collapsing while moving into an apartment in Kakaako. He is survived by six children.


Sources told KITV 4 Island News and Hawaii News Now that Manuwai was taken from the apartment to Straub Medical Center, where he died.

Manuwai starred at Farrington High School before moving onto the University of Hawaii. He was later selected by the Jaguars in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. The 6-foot-2, 312-pound offensive lineman played eight seasons for the Jaguars, making 105 starts and appearing in 111 games. He was also a member of the 2003 NFL All-Rookie Team. Manuwai also suited up for the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad.

"The University of Hawaii football program lost one of its own with the passing of Vince Manuwai," the University of Hawaii football program said in a statement. "Vince was one of the best offensive lineman to wear a warrior uniform and represented his alma mater with pride wherever he went. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Manuwai ohana."

The Honolulu Police Department is investigating Manuwai's death, but foul play is not suspected at this time.