Freddie Gilbert
American football player (born 1962)
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Freddie Gene Gilbert (born April 8, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL).
Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
| No. 90, 93 | |
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| Positions | Defensive end, defensive tackle |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 8, 1962 Griffin, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Griffin |
| College | Georgia |
| Supplemental draft | 1984: 1st round, 19th overall pick |
| Career history | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Born and raised in Griffin, Georgia, Gilbert attended Griffin High School,[1] and then went on to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.[2] As a senior, he was honored by United Press International (UPI) as a first-team All-American.[3]
Gilbert was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the 1984 Supplemental draft,[4][5] but opted to play his first two years professionally with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.[6] He joined the Broncos for the 1986 season and played in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXII. Gilbert recorded 6.5 sacks while with the Generals and 5.0 with the Broncos.[7]
Gilbert finished his career with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989.[7]
He resides in Athens, Georgia.
