Marcus Gilchrist

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Marcus Gilchrist

No. 38 San Diego Chargers

Strong Safety

Personal information

Date of birth: December 8, 1988

Place of birth: High Point, North Carolina

Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Weight: 198 lb (90 kg)

Career information

High school: High Point (NC) Andrews

College: Clemson

NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 50

Debuted in 2011 for the San Diego Chargers

Career history

San Diego Chargers (2011–present)

Roster status: Active

Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2013

Tackles	170
Sacks	2.0
Pass deflections	11
Interceptions	4
Forced fumbles	1
Stats at NFL.com

Marcus Gilchrist (born December 8, 1988) is an American football strong safety for the San Diego Chargers. He played college football at Clemson. He was considered one of the best cornerback prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.^[1]

College Career

At Clemson Gilchrist was a star among stars. Four of his defensive teammates were selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. According to the Tigers’ coaches though, it was Marcus’ football IQ that made him stand out, along with an impressive showing at the NFL combine where he posted a 38-inch vertical leap and put up 26 bench-press repetitions at 225 pounds, second-most among all defensive backs.

Professional career

2011 Season

Gilchrist was taken with the 50th overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. As a rookie, Gilchrist won the team’s nickel job right out of training camp and he earned his first start just four games into the season. Not surprisingly, that day’s opponent, the Miami Dolphins, went right after the rookie corner, but Gilchrist intercepted the first pass thrown in his direction and his defense helped the Chargers to a victory.^[2]

2012 Season

In 2012, Gilchrist played in all 16 games last season and he made four starts. His 76 tackles were third-most among the secondary and fifth-most on the team. He also collected his first sack and broke up five passes.^[3]

Gilchrist on May 14, 2013 was moved to the strong safety position by Chargers Staff for the 2013 season.

2013 Season

Gilchrist started all 16 games, finishing the year with 77 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 sack,1 Forced Fumble, and 5 passes defended. In In week 15, against the Denver Broncos Gilchrist was moved back to the nickel back position due to injuries in the Chargers secondary.

Personal life

Gilchrist had toughness and discipline instilled at home at an early age from his father, Ronny, a retired United States Marine. Ronny played sports and boxed in the service. He had Marcus doing push-ups and sit-ups at an early age, 200 a day when he started playing youth sports, and more as he got older. Marcus’ mother, LaJeune, was also the daughter of a coach.^[4]

References

External links

v t e San Diego Chargers 2011 NFL Draft selections

Corey Liuget Marcus Gilchrist Jonas Mouton Vincent Brown Shareece Wright Jordan Todman Stephen Schilling Andrew Gachkar

v t e San Diego Chargers current roster

Active roster	4 Brad Sorensen 5 Mike Scifres 6 Charlie Whitehurst 9 Nick Novak 10 Lavelle Hawkins 11 Eddie Royal 13 Keenan Allen 16 Seyi Ajirotutu 17 Philip Rivers 20 Crezdon Butler 22 Derek Cox 23 Ronnie Brown 24 Ryan Mathews 25 Darrell Stuckey 28 Brandon Taylor 29 Shareece Wright 31 Richard Marshall 32 Eric Weddle 33 Le'Ron McClain 35 Marcus Cromartie 37 Jahleel Addae 38 Marcus Gilchrist 39 Danny Woodhead 47 Mike Windt 50 Manti Te'o 52 Reggie Walker 54 Melvin Ingram 56 Donald Butler 58 Tourek Williams 59 Andrew Gachkar 61 Nick Hardwick 63 Johnnie Troutman 66 Jeromey Clary 69 Willie Smith 70 Stephen Schilling 71 Lawrence Guy 72 Kenny Wiggins 74 Rich Ohrnberger 76 D. J. Fluker 77 King Dunlap 78 Chad Rinehart 81 Jake Byrne 85 Antonio Gates 86 Vincent Brown 89 Ladarius Green 90 Thomas Keiser 91 Kendall Reyes 92 Cam Thomas 94 Corey Liuget 95 Kwame Geathers 96 Jarret Johnson 97 Bront Bird 98 Sean Lissemore

Reserve lists	12 Tobais Palmer (Future) 26 Johnny Patrick (IR) 27 Steve Williams (IR) 30 Kerwynn Williams (Future) 36 Brandon Jones (Future) 51 Larry English (IR) 53 Terrell Manning (Future) 57 Jonas Mouton (IR) 67 Nick Becton (Future) 68 Byron Jerideau (IR) 75 Damik Scafe (Future) 79 Michael Harris (IR) 80 Malcom Floyd (IR) 82 Ryan Otten (Future) 83 John Phillips (IR) 84 Danario Alexander (IR) 93 Dwight Freeney (IR) -- Zach Boren (Future) -- Dontrelle Inman (Future) -- Nick McDonald (Future)

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Persondata
Name	Gilchrist, Marcus
Alternative names
Short description	Player of American football
Date of birth	December 8, 1988
Place of birth	High Point, North Carolina, USA
Date of death
Place of death

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