Freddie Gilbert
Born: (1962-04-08) April 8, 1962 (age 61)
Griffin, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive end, Defensive tackle
CollegeGeorgia
Career history
As player
1984–1985New Jersey Generals
1986–1988Denver Broncos
1989Phoenix Cardinals
Career highlights and awards

Freddie Gilbert (born April 8, 1962) is a former American football player who played defensive end for three seasons with the Denver Broncos in the NFL. Born in Griffin, Georgia, Gilbert attended Griffin High School and then went on to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. Gilbert was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft,[1][2] but opted to play his first two years professionally with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.[3] He joined the Broncos for the 1986 season and played in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXII. Gilbert finished his career with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989.[4] He resides in Athens, Georgia.

References

  1. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.
  2. ^ "1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players". oursportscentral.com. Archived from the original on May 6, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  3. ^ "Freddie Gilbert". justsportsstats.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Freddie Gilbert Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 7, 2020.


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