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{{Short description|American football player (born 1992)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = LaDarius Gunter
| name = LaDarius Gunter
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| image = LaDarius Gunter.JPG
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| caption = Gunter in the 2017 NFL preseason
| caption = Gunter with the Green Bay Packers in 2017
| current_team = Free Agent
| current_team =
| number = 37
| number = 36, 23
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| position = [[Cornerback]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|13}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|5|13}}
| birth_place = [[Montgomery, Alabama]]
| birth_place = [[Montgomery, Alabama]], U.S.
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| high_school = [[Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, Alabama)|Jefferson Davis]]<br/>([[Montgomery, Alabama]])
| high_school = [[Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, Alabama)|Jefferson Davis]]<br/>(Montgomery, Alabama)
| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]]
| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]]
| undraftedyear = 2015
| undraftedyear = 2015
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* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})
* [[Orlando Apollos]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[Orlando Apollos]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[DC Defenders]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})*
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'''LaDarius Markeis Gunter Sr.''' (born May 13, 1992) is an [[American football]] [[cornerback]] who is currently a free agent. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Miami]], and was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. Gunter also spent time in the NFL with the [[Carolina Panthers]].


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'''LaDarius Markeis Gunter Sr.''' (born May 13, 1992) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] [[cornerback]]. He played [[college football]] at the [[University of Miami]], and was signed by the [[Green Bay Packers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL) as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2015. Gunter also spent time in the NFL with the [[Carolina Panthers]], the [[Orlando Apollos]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF), and the [[DC Defenders]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].
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==Early years==

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Gunter attended [[Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, Alabama)|Jefferson Davis High School]] in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], participating in football and [[track and field]]. He played [[cornerback]], [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]], and [[outside linebacker]] for the Volunteers. Gunter also set personal records of 22.93 in the 200 and 1:03.45 in the 400 meters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://al.milesplit.com/athletes/228535-ladarius-gunter/performances/8893048-ahsaa-class-6a-section-2-200-meter-dash#.V5WMdvxrjIW|title=Ladarius Gunter - 22.93 - 200 Meter Dash - AHSAA Class 6A - Section 2|work=AlabamaRunners.com|accessdate=July 25, 2016}}</ref> However, he was unable to go to a top football program out of high school due to low test scores.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-05-19/sports/fl-miami-hurricanes-ledarius-gunter-0520-20120519_1_gunter-one-thomas-finnie-denzel-perryman|title=Junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM|last=Chiang|first=Anthony|work=[[Sun-Sentinel]]|date=May 19, 2012|accessdate=July 25, 2016}}</ref>
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==Early life==
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Gunter attended [[Jefferson Davis High School (Montgomery, Alabama)|Jefferson Davis High School]] in [[Montgomery, Alabama]], participating in football and [[track and field]]. He played [[cornerback]], [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]], and [[outside linebacker]] for the Volunteers. Gunter also set personal records of 22.93 in the 200 and 1:03.45 in the 400 meters.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladarius Gunter - 22.93 - 200 Meter Dash - AHSAA Class 6A - Section 2 |url=http://al.milesplit.com/athletes/228535-ladarius-gunter/performances/8893048-ahsaa-class-6a-section-2-200-meter-dash#.V5WMdvxrjIW |access-date=July 25, 2016 |website=AlabamaRunners.com}}</ref> However, he was unable to go to a top football program out of high school due to low test scores.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chiang |first=Anthony |date=May 19, 2012 |title=Junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-05-19/sports/fl-miami-hurricanes-ledarius-gunter-0520-20120519_1_gunter-one-thomas-finnie-denzel-perryman |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140330014601/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-05-19/sports/fl-miami-hurricanes-ledarius-gunter-0520-20120519_1_gunter-one-thomas-finnie-denzel-perryman |url-status=dead |archive-date=March 30, 2014 |access-date=July 25, 2016 |website=[[Sun-Sentinel]]}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Gunter attended [[Fort Scott Community College]] for two years before transferring to the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2012/05/18/newcomer-ladarius-gunter-made-quick-impact-for-hurricanes-this-spring/|title=Newcomer Ladarius Gunter made quick impact for Hurricanes this spring|last=Millan|first=Jorge|date=May 18, 2012|work=Palm Beach Post|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> During his first year at Miami in 2012, Gunter played in 12 games with five starts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-04-11/sports/fl-miami-defensive-backs-0412-20130411_1_ladarius-gunter-al-golden-spring-game|title=Miami secondary improves after woeful 2012 season|last=Casagrande|first=Michael|date=April 11, 2013|work=Sun Sentinel|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> He recorded 27 tackles and one [[interception]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article1953833.html|title=UM cornerbacks evolving as a unit|last=Degnan|first=Susan|date=August 5, 2013|work=Miami Herald|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> As a junior in 2013, Gunter started all 13 games.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.miamiherald.com/incoming/article1941881.html|title=Miami Hurricanes cornerback Ladarius Gunter making great strides|last=Navarro|first=Manny|date=August 10, 2012|work=Miami Herald|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref> He finished with 46 tackles and three interceptions. As a senior in 2014, he again started all 13 games and had 28 tackles and two interceptions.
Gunter attended [[Fort Scott Community College]] for two years before transferring to the [[University of Miami]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Millan |first=Jorge |date=May 18, 2012 |title=Newcomer Ladarius Gunter made quick impact for Hurricanes this spring |work=Palm Beach Post |url=http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com/2012/05/18/newcomer-ladarius-gunter-made-quick-impact-for-hurricanes-this-spring/ |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> During his first year at Miami in 2012, Gunter played in 12 games with five starts.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Casagrande |first=Michael |date=April 11, 2013 |title=Miami secondary improves after woeful 2012 season |language=en |work=Sun Sentinel |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-04-11/sports/fl-miami-defensive-backs-0412-20130411_1_ladarius-gunter-al-golden-spring-game |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150205044043/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-04-11/sports/fl-miami-defensive-backs-0412-20130411_1_ladarius-gunter-al-golden-spring-game |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 5, 2015 |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> He recorded 27 tackles and one [[interception]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Degnan |first=Susan |date=August 5, 2013 |title=UM cornerbacks evolving as a unit |language=en |work=Miami Herald |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/acc/university-of-miami/article1953833.html |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> As a junior in 2013, Gunter started all 13 games.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Navarro |first=Manny |date=August 10, 2012 |title=Miami Hurricanes cornerback Ladarius Gunter making great strides |language=en |work=Miami Herald |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/incoming/article1941881.html |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> He finished with 46 tackles and three interceptions. As a senior in 2014, he again started all 13 games and had 28 tackles and two interceptions.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values are from [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Ladarius Gunter |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/ladarius-gunter?id=2552574 |access-date=July 22, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladarius Gunter - Miami (FL), FS : 2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123267&draftyear=2015&genpos=fs |access-date=July 22, 2016 |website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref>
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===Green Bay Packers===
===Green Bay Packers===
After going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL Draft]], Gunter signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]] on May 8, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913091540/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-sign-17-rookie-free-agents/a5e6be04-ac0a-4c8a-a346-7ce9dafdf381|title=Packers sign 17 rookie free agents|work=Packers.com|date=May 8, 2015|accessdate=July 22, 2016}}</ref> He recorded eight tackles and an interception in the [[preseason]], earning him a spot on the Packers' [[53-man roster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917032623/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/heres-the-packers-53-man-roster/7cb25cd9-8a9f-4bd5-98fc-87ad661bb623|title=Here's the Packers' 53-man roster|last=Spofford|first=Mike|work=Packers.com|date=September 5, 2015|accessdate=October 12, 2016}}</ref> Gunter made his NFL debut on September 28, 2015, against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/09/ha_ha_clinton-dix_penalized_fo.html|title=Ha Ha Clinton-Dix penalized for big hit in Green Bay Packers' Monday night victory|last=Inabinett|first=Mark|date=September 29, 2015|work=AL.com|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref>
After going undrafted in the [[2015 NFL draft]], Gunter signed with the [[Green Bay Packers]] on May 8, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 8, 2015 |title=Packers sign 17 rookie free agents |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-sign-17-rookie-free-agents/a5e6be04-ac0a-4c8a-a346-7ce9dafdf381 |access-date=July 22, 2016 |website=Packers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170913091540/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/packers-sign-17-rookie-free-agents/a5e6be04-ac0a-4c8a-a346-7ce9dafdf381 |archive-date=September 13, 2017 }}</ref> He recorded eight tackles and an interception in the [[preseason]], earning him a spot on the Packers' [[53-man roster]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spofford |first=Mike |date=September 5, 2015 |title=Here's the Packers' 53-man roster |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/heres-the-packers-53-man-roster/7cb25cd9-8a9f-4bd5-98fc-87ad661bb623 |access-date=October 12, 2016 |website=Packers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917032623/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/heres-the-packers-53-man-roster/7cb25cd9-8a9f-4bd5-98fc-87ad661bb623 |archive-date=September 17, 2017 }}</ref> Gunter made his NFL debut on September 28, 2015, against the [[Kansas City Chiefs]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=September 29, 2015 |title=Ha Ha Clinton-Dix penalized for big hit in Green Bay Packers' Monday night victory |language=en-US |work=AL.com |url=http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/09/ha_ha_clinton-dix_penalized_fo.html |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref>


On September 18, 2016, Gunter made his first NFL start, opening against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in place of injured Sam Shields.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054129/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-locker-room-report/article-1/Packers-defense-bitten-by-big-plays/22be913f-2f28-468b-8112-0c7609b82e63|title=Packers' defense bitten by big plays|last=Hodkiewicz|first=Wes|date=September 18, 2016|work=Green Bay Packers|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> He posted his first career forced fumble, but it was recovered by the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/9/18/12964004/packers-vikings-final-score-green-bay-offense-stinks-in-17-14-loss|title=Recap: Diggs burns Packers’ D, offense stumbles in 17-14 loss to Vikings|last=Western|first=Evan|date=September 18, 2016|work=Acme Packing Company|access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=}}</ref> The Packers finished the season with a record of 10-6 and were the 2016 [[NFC North]] Champs. In the NFC Wild Card round against the [[New York Giants]], Gunter was credited for containing Odell Beckham Jr to only four catches for 28 yards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054132/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/LaDarius-Gunter-again-answers-the-call-against-Odell-Beckham-Jr/374b8598-1d7f-466f-8fa2-49a8636fe1c8|title=LaDarius Gunter again answers the call against Odell Beckham Jr.|last=Hodkiewicz|first=Wes|date=January 8, 2017|work=Green Bay Packers|access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref>
On September 18, 2016, Gunter made his first NFL start, opening against the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in place of injured Sam Shields.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Wes |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Packers' defense bitten by big plays |work=Green Bay Packers |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-locker-room-report/article-1/Packers-defense-bitten-by-big-plays/22be913f-2f28-468b-8112-0c7609b82e63 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054129/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-locker-room-report/article-1/Packers-defense-bitten-by-big-plays/22be913f-2f28-468b-8112-0c7609b82e63 |access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2018 }}</ref> He posted his first career forced fumble, but it was recovered by the Vikings.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Western |first=Evan |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Recap: Diggs burns Packers' D, offense stumbles in 17-14 loss to Vikings |work=Acme Packing Company |url=https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2016/9/18/12964004/packers-vikings-final-score-green-bay-offense-stinks-in-17-14-loss |access-date=March 28, 2018}}</ref> The Packers finished the season with a record of 10-6 and were the 2016 [[NFC North]] Champs. In the NFC Wild Card round against the [[New York Giants]], Gunter was credited for containing Odell Beckham Jr to only four catches for 28 yards.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hodkiewicz |first=Wes |date=January 8, 2017 |title=LaDarius Gunter again answers the call against Odell Beckham Jr. |work=Green Bay Packers |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/LaDarius-Gunter-again-answers-the-call-against-Odell-Beckham-Jr/374b8598-1d7f-466f-8fa2-49a8636fe1c8 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180329054132/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-game-notes/article-1/LaDarius-Gunter-again-answers-the-call-against-Odell-Beckham-Jr/374b8598-1d7f-466f-8fa2-49a8636fe1c8 |access-date=March 28, 2018|archive-date=March 29, 2018 }}</ref>


On September 12, 2017, Gunter was released by the Packers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Packers move WR Geronimo Allison to active roster|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118133625/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-move-WR-Geronimo-Allison-to-active-roster/98f10128-40bf-4f16-8784-a6cd3dcdef6f|website=Packers.com|date=September 12, 2017}}</ref>
On September 12, 2017, Gunter was released by the Packers.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2017 |title=Packers move WR Geronimo Allison to active roster |url=http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-move-WR-Geronimo-Allison-to-active-roster/98f10128-40bf-4f16-8784-a6cd3dcdef6f |website=Packers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118133625/http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-roster-moves/article-1/Packers-move-WR-Geronimo-Allison-to-active-roster/98f10128-40bf-4f16-8784-a6cd3dcdef6f |archive-date=January 18, 2018 }}</ref>


===Carolina Panthers===
===Carolina Panthers===
On September 13, 2017, Gunter was claimed off waivers by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers claim cornerback LaDarius Gunter|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321141636/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-cornerback-LaDarius-Gunter/6c2f1435-5f27-4586-a228-20a875d863a4|author=Voth, Bill|website=Panthers.com|date=September 13, 2017}}</ref>
On September 13, 2017, Gunter was claimed off waivers by the [[Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Voth, Bill |date=September 13, 2017 |title=Panthers claim cornerback LaDarius Gunter |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-cornerback-LaDarius-Gunter/6c2f1435-5f27-4586-a228-20a875d863a4 |website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321141636/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-claim-cornerback-LaDarius-Gunter/6c2f1435-5f27-4586-a228-20a875d863a4 |archive-date=March 21, 2018 }}</ref>


On March 26, 2018, Gunter re-signed with the Panthers.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers re-sign LaDarius Gunter|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330120940/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-re-sign-LaDarius-Gunter/7588d3ef-fb4f-406f-85db-c0cb0abd9a97|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=March 26, 2018}}</ref> On August 31, 2018, Gunter was released.<ref>{{cite web|title=Panthers announce first wave of cuts|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-announce-first-wave-of-cuts|author=Henson, Max|website=Panthers.com|date=August 31, 2018}}</ref>
On March 26, 2018, Gunter re-signed with the Panthers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henson, Max |date=March 26, 2018 |title=Panthers re-sign LaDarius Gunter |url=http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-re-sign-LaDarius-Gunter/7588d3ef-fb4f-406f-85db-c0cb0abd9a97 |website=Panthers.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330120940/http://www.panthers.com/news/article-2/Panthers-re-sign-LaDarius-Gunter/7588d3ef-fb4f-406f-85db-c0cb0abd9a97 |archive-date=March 30, 2018 }}</ref> On August 31, 2018, Gunter was released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Henson, Max |date=August 31, 2018 |title=Panthers announce first wave of cuts |url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-announce-first-wave-of-cuts |website=Panthers.com}}</ref>


===Orlando Apollos===
===Orlando Apollos===
Gunter joined the [[Orlando Apollos]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] for the team's inaugural spring 2019 season.<ref>{{cite web |title=ProCanes 2018 |url=http://hurricanewarriors.com/procanes-2018/ |website=www.hurricanewarriors.com |accessdate=16 January 2019}}</ref>
Gunter joined the [[Orlando Apollos]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] for the team's inaugural spring 2019 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ProCanes 2018 |url=http://hurricanewarriors.com/procanes-2018/ |access-date=January 16, 2019 |website=www.hurricanewarriors.com}}</ref> The league ceased operations in April 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rothstein |first=Michael |last2=Wickersham |first2=Seth |date=June 13, 2019 |title=Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football |access-date=January 9, 2024 |website=[[ESPN.com]]}}</ref>

===DC Defenders===
Gunter was drafted in the 10th round during phase four in the [[2020 XFL Draft]] by the [[DC Defenders]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2019 |title=DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER |url=https://www.xfl.com/en-US/articles/defensive-backfield-draft-tracker |website=XFL.com}}</ref> He was released during mini-camp in December 2019.<ref name="x000">{{cite web | last=Fulk | first=Konnor | title=DC Defenders Training Camp: Defensive Transaction Report | website=XFL News Hub | date=2020-01-04 | url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-teams/dc-defenders-training-camp-defensive-transaction-report/ | access-date=2024-12-14}}</ref>


===NFL career statistics===
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.packers.com/team/roster/ladarius-gunter/dcf0f1c2-3c99-4520-bba8-afc54ac38848 Green Bay Packers profile]
*[http://www.packers.com/team/roster/ladarius-gunter/dcf0f1c2-3c99-4520-bba8-afc54ac38848 Green Bay Packers bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160721151428/http://www.packers.com/team/roster/ladarius-gunter/dcf0f1c2-3c99-4520-bba8-afc54ac38848/ |date=July 21, 2016 }}
*[http://www.hurricanesports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205558362 Miami Hurricanes bio]
*{{Football stats |nfl=2553528 |espn=2969954 |cbs=1983587 |yahoo=28925 |pfr=G/GuntLa00}}
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LaDarius Gunter
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Gunter with the Green Bay Packers in 2017
No. 36, 23
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-05-13) May 13, 1992 (age 32)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Jefferson Davis
(Montgomery, Alabama)
College:Miami (FL)
Undrafted:2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:54
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

LaDarius Markeis Gunter Sr. (born May 13, 1992) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football at the University of Miami, and was signed by the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2015. Gunter also spent time in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers, the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football (AAF), and the DC Defenders of the XFL.

Early life

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Gunter attended Jefferson Davis High School in Montgomery, Alabama, participating in football and track and field. He played cornerback, safety, and outside linebacker for the Volunteers. Gunter also set personal records of 22.93 in the 200 and 1:03.45 in the 400 meters.[1] However, he was unable to go to a top football program out of high school due to low test scores.[2]

College career

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Gunter attended Fort Scott Community College for two years before transferring to the University of Miami.[3] During his first year at Miami in 2012, Gunter played in 12 games with five starts.[4] He recorded 27 tackles and one interception.[5] As a junior in 2013, Gunter started all 13 games.[6] He finished with 46 tackles and three interceptions. As a senior in 2014, he again started all 13 games and had 28 tackles and two interceptions.

Professional career

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External videos
video icon Gunter's NFL Combine workout
Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+1⁄2 in
(1.87 m) 		202 lb
(92 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.69 s 1.68 s 2.75 s 4.41 s 7.18 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		 12 reps
All values are from NFL Combine[7][8]

Green Bay Packers

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After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Gunter signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 8, 2015.[9] He recorded eight tackles and an interception in the preseason, earning him a spot on the Packers' 53-man roster.[10] Gunter made his NFL debut on September 28, 2015, against the Kansas City Chiefs.[11]

On September 18, 2016, Gunter made his first NFL start, opening against the Minnesota Vikings in place of injured Sam Shields.[12] He posted his first career forced fumble, but it was recovered by the Vikings.[13] The Packers finished the season with a record of 10-6 and were the 2016 NFC North Champs. In the NFC Wild Card round against the New York Giants, Gunter was credited for containing Odell Beckham Jr to only four catches for 28 yards.[14]

On September 12, 2017, Gunter was released by the Packers.[15]

Carolina Panthers

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On September 13, 2017, Gunter was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers.[16]

On March 26, 2018, Gunter re-signed with the Panthers.[17] On August 31, 2018, Gunter was released.[18]

Orlando Apollos

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Gunter joined the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football for the team's inaugural spring 2019 season.[19] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[20]

DC Defenders

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Gunter was drafted in the 10th round during phase four in the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders.[21] He was released during mini-camp in December 2019.[22]

NFL career statistics

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Regular season
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2015 GB 8 0 2 2 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2016 GB 16 15 54 50 4 0.0 0 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0
2017 GB 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
CAR 4 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 29 15 56 52 4 0.0 0 12 0 0 0.0 0 0 2 0
Source: NFL.com
Postseason
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Total Solo Ast Sck SFTY PDef Int Yds Avg Lng TDs FF FR
2015 GB 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2016 GB 3 3 13 13 0 0.0 0 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
2017 CAR 1 0 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Total 5 3 15 15 0 0.0 0 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
Source: pro-football-reference.com

References

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  1. ^ "Ladarius Gunter - 22.93 - 200 Meter Dash - AHSAA Class 6A - Section 2". AlabamaRunners.com. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Chiang, Anthony (May 19, 2012). "Junior college transfer Ladarius Gunter making most of opportunity at UM". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  3. ^ Millan, Jorge (May 18, 2012). "Newcomer Ladarius Gunter made quick impact for Hurricanes this spring". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  4. ^ Casagrande, Michael (April 11, 2013). "Miami secondary improves after woeful 2012 season". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 5, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  5. ^ Degnan, Susan (August 5, 2013). "UM cornerbacks evolving as a unit". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  6. ^ Navarro, Manny (August 10, 2012). "Miami Hurricanes cornerback Ladarius Gunter making great strides". Miami Herald. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  7. ^ "NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Ladarius Gunter". NFL.com. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  8. ^ "Ladarius Gunter - Miami (FL), FS : 2015 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  9. ^ "Packers sign 17 rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 8, 2015. Archived from the original on September 13, 2017. Retrieved July 22, 2016.
  10. ^ Spofford, Mike (September 5, 2015). "Here's the Packers' 53-man roster". Packers.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2017. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
  11. ^ Inabinett, Mark (September 29, 2015). "Ha Ha Clinton-Dix penalized for big hit in Green Bay Packers' Monday night victory". AL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  12. ^ Hodkiewicz, Wes (September 18, 2016). "Packers' defense bitten by big plays". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  13. ^ Western, Evan (September 18, 2016). "Recap: Diggs burns Packers' D, offense stumbles in 17-14 loss to Vikings". Acme Packing Company. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  14. ^ Hodkiewicz, Wes (January 8, 2017). "LaDarius Gunter again answers the call against Odell Beckham Jr". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on March 29, 2018. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  15. ^ "Packers move WR Geronimo Allison to active roster". Packers.com. September 12, 2017. Archived from the original on January 18, 2018.
  16. ^ Voth, Bill (September 13, 2017). "Panthers claim cornerback LaDarius Gunter". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on March 21, 2018.
  17. ^ Henson, Max (March 26, 2018). "Panthers re-sign LaDarius Gunter". Panthers.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018.
  18. ^ Henson, Max (August 31, 2018). "Panthers announce first wave of cuts". Panthers.com.
  19. ^ "ProCanes 2018". www.hurricanewarriors.com. Retrieved January 16, 2019.
  20. ^ Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). "Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  21. ^ "DEFENSIVE BACKFIELD DRAFT TRACKER". XFL.com. October 14, 2019.
  22. ^ Fulk, Konnor (January 4, 2020). "DC Defenders Training Camp: Defensive Transaction Report". XFL News Hub. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
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