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{{Short description|American football player (born 1962)}}
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|Birthplace=[[Griffin, Georgia]]
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|years=1986-1988<BR>1989
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{{Infobox NFL biography
'''Freddie Gilbert''' (born [[October 8]], [[1962]] in [[Chicago, Illinois]]) is a former [[defensive end]] who played 3 seasons for the [[Denver Broncos]] in the [[National Football League]]. He played for the Broncos in [[Super Bowl XXI]] and [[Super Bowl XXII]]. Previously, he also played for the [[New Jersey Generals]] of the [[USFL]].
| name = Freddie Gilbert
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1962|4|8|mf=y}}
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| birth_place = [[Griffin, Georgia]], U.S.
| number = 90, 93
| position = [[Defensive end]]<br>[[Defensive tackle]]
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lbs = 275
| high_school = [[Griffin High School (Georgia)|Griffin]]
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| college = [[University of Georgia|Georgia]]
| pastteams =
* [[New Jersey Generals]] ({{USFL Year|1984}}{{ndash}}{{USFL Year|1985}})
* [[Denver Broncos]] ({{NFL Year|1986|1988}})
* [[Phoenix Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|1989}})
| highlights =
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[1983 College Football All-America Team|1983]])
* 2× First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[1982 All-SEC football team|1982]], [[1983 All-SEC football team|1983]])
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'''Freddie Gene Gilbert''' (born April 8, 1962) is an American former professional [[American football|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 (Georgia)|Griffin High School]],<ref name="PFR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GilbFr20.htm |title=Freddie Gilbert Stats |publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com |accessdate=July 7, 2020}}</ref> and then went on to play [[college football]] for the [[Georgia Bulldogs football|Georgia Bulldogs]].<ref name="NFL">{{cite web| url=https://www.nfl.com/players/freddie-gilbert/ |title=Freddie Gilbert Stats |website=NFL.com |access-date=May 29, 2024}}</ref> As a senior, he was honored by [[United Press International]] (UPI) as a first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]].<ref name="UPI 1983">{{cite news |title=Offensive Titans Nebraska, BYU Dominate UPI All-America |author=Dave Raffo |newspaper=Tyrone Daily Herald |date=December 8, 1983 |page=5 |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/4574714/offensive_titans_nebraska_byu_dominate/ |via=Newspapers.com}}{{open access}}</ref>

Gilbert was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the [[1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL players|1984 Supplemental Draft]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=1984 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1984/draft.htm |access-date=2023-10-10 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/usfl/draftsup.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150506194111/http://www.oursportscentral.com/usfl/draftsup.php |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 6, 2015 |title=1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players |website=oursportscentral.com |access-date= July 7, 2020}}</ref> but opted to play his first two years professionally with the [[New Jersey Generals]] of the [[United States Football League|USFL]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.justsportsstats.com/footballstatsindex.php?player_id=gilbefre001 |title=Freddie Gilbert |website=justsportsstats.com |access-date= July 7, 2020}}</ref> 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.<ref name="PFA">{{Cite web |url=https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerg/gilb00400.html |title=Freddie Gilbert Stats |website=Pro Football Archives |access-date=May 29, 2024 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515080117/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerg/gilb00400.html |archive-date=May 15, 2021}}</ref>

Gilbert finished his career with the [[Phoenix Cardinals]] in 1989.<ref name="PFA"/>

He resides in [[Athens, Georgia]].

==References==
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 29 May 2024

Freddie Gilbert
No. 90, 93
Position:Defensive end
Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1962-04-08) April 8, 1962 (age 62)
Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Griffin
College:Georgia
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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.

References

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  1. ^ "Freddie Gilbert Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Freddie Gilbert Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Dave Raffo (December 8, 1983). "Offensive Titans Nebraska, BYU Dominate UPI All-America". Tyrone Daily Herald. p. 5 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  4. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players". oursportscentral.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "Freddie Gilbert". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "Freddie Gilbert Stats". Pro Football Archives. Archived from the original on May 15, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
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