Former Auburn quarterback hospitalized, GoFundMe page established

A former Auburn quarterback is in the hospital, and a GoFundMe page has been created to help with the costs.

Jeff Klein, who played for the Tigers from 1999 to 2001, went to a hospital in Georgia after dealing with severe back pain. Upon his admission, an MRI found spots on his lower back and his condition has worsened since.

“There are still a lot of unknowns about future conditions and outcomes at this point,” reads the GoFundMe, which is raising funds for Klein’s family amid his hospital stay. “What we do know is that Jeff and Adrienne will have a long, difficult road ahead of them. This road will be paved with an unknown amount of financial hardships and other burdens placed on each family member.

“We are asking for your help to ease some of these financial hardships to make the other unavoidable burdens less stressful on Adrienne and the rest of the Klein family. Your generosity will go towards unforeseen medical expenses, utilities and groceries for the family, and any other needs for their three boys: Cannon, Coley, & Clayton.”

In his three seasons on The Plains, Klein threw for 1,139 yards and seven touchdowns. His best season came in 1999 as a freshman when he completed 85 of 169 passes for 1,038 yards and six touchdowns in eight games as Auburn went 5-6 overall and 2-6 in SEC action.

Klein is currently a teacher at Loachapoka High School in Auburn and coaches baseball and football. He’s the football team’s offensive coordinator.

“At this time, without Jeff teaching in the classroom or coaching on the field, his family will not have a sustainable source of income,” the GoFundMe said. “We can do what is necessary while Adrienne focuses on this extremely challenging chapter of their lives. We humbly encourage you to do what you can to help support our Coach and his beautiful family.”

As of publication, the GoFundMe raised more than $12,500 of its $100,000 goal.