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Born: | Griffin, Georgia, U.S. | April 8, 1962
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) |
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High school: | Griffin |
College: | Georgia |
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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).
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 drafted 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.
No. 90, 93 | |
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Position: |
Defensive end Defensive tackle |
Personal information | |
Born: | Griffin, Georgia, U.S. | April 8, 1962
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Griffin |
College: | Georgia |
Career history | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Player stats at PFR |
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).
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 drafted 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.