Tony Gilbert
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Tony Gilbert | |
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Date of birth | October 16, 1979 (age 27) |
Place of birth | Macon, GA |
Position(s) | Linebacker |
College | Georgia |
NFL Draft | 2003 / Round 6/ Pick 210 Drafted by the Cardinals |
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2003-present | Jacksonville Jaguars |
Antonio C. Gilbert (born October 16, 1979 in Macon, Georgia) is an American football player who currently defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars. 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. He was drafted in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Tony is reputed as one NFL player who truly gives back to the communities that have touched his life. Some of his service includes hosting athletic camps for youth, touring college-bound, urban high school students at UGA, and supporting his alma mater, Central High School in Macon, Georgia in any way he can.