Tony Gilbert
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Macon, Georgia, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive analyst | ||||||||||
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| Born | October 16, 1979 Macon, Georgia, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Macon (GA) Central | ||||||||||
| College | Georgia | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2003: 6th round, 210th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Antonio C. Gilbert (born October 16, 1979) is an American football coach and former linebacker. He played college football at Georgia and was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars and Atlanta Falcons.
College
As a senior at the University of Georgia (UGA), he earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors and started every game at middle linebacker. He tied for the team lead with a career-high 114 tackles and recorded 2.5 sacks, 15 stops for losses, 13 quarterback pressures, 1 forced fumble and deflected 2 passes. Member of Zeta Nu chapter of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity at the University of Georgia.
National Football League
Arizona Cardinals
Gilbert was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2003 NFL draft.[1] His two sons, Jacobi and Amir, were born the same year.
Jacksonville Jaguars (first stint)
He was signed off the Cardinals practice squad in 2003 by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He played five seasons with the Jaguars before being released during final cuts on August 30, 2008.
Atlanta Falcons
Two days after his release from the Jaguars, Gilbert was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on September 1, 2008. The move reunited him with Falcons head coach Mike Smith, who was defensive coordinator for the Jaguars during Gilbert's time in Jacksonville. The Falcons released linebacker Tony Taylor to make room for Gilbert on the roster.
On December 8, Gilbert was placed on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury. An unrestricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Gilbert was re-signed by the Falcons on February 27.
Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)
On August 8, 2010, the Jaguars signed Gilbert and two other players.[2] On September 4, 2010, Gilbert was released.