Wallace Gilberry
American football player (born 1984)
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::summary American football player (born 1984) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Wallace Gilberry |
| image | WallaceGilberry.jpg |
| caption | Gilberry with the Bengals in 2013 |
| number | 92, 94, 95 |
| position | Defensive end |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Bay Minette, Alabama, U.S. |
| height_ft | 6 |
| height_in | 3 |
| weight_lbs | 267 |
| high_school | Baldwin County |
| college | Alabama |
| undraftedyear | 2008 |
| statlabel1 | Total tackles |
| statvalue1 | 191 |
| statlabel2 | Sacks |
| statvalue2 | 34.0 |
| statlabel3 | Forced fumbles |
| statvalue3 | 7 |
| statlabel4 | Fumble recoveries |
| statvalue4 | 6 |
| statlabel5 | Defensive touchdowns |
| statvalue5 | 1 |
| pfr | GilbWa00 |
| :: |
| name = Wallace Gilberry | image = WallaceGilberry.jpg | caption = Gilberry with the Bengals in 2013 | number = 92, 94, 95 | position = Defensive end | birth_date = | birth_place = Bay Minette, Alabama, U.S. | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 3 | weight_lbs = 267 | high_school = Baldwin County | college = Alabama | undraftedyear = 2008 | pastteams =
- New York Giants ()*
- Kansas City Chiefs (–)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers ()
- Cincinnati Bengals (–)
- Detroit Lions ()
- Cincinnati Bengals () | highlights =
- First-team All-SEC (2007) | statlabel1 = Total tackles | statvalue1 = 191 | statlabel2 = Sacks | statvalue2 = 34.0 | statlabel3 = Forced fumbles | statvalue3 = 7 | statlabel4 = Fumble recoveries | statvalue4 = 6 | statlabel5 = Defensive touchdowns | statvalue5 = 1 | pfr = GilbWa00 Wallace Gilberry (born December 5, 1984) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
Gilberry was also a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Detroit Lions.
In November 2023, Gilberry announced he was running for U.S. Congress in as a Republican.
Early life
Gilberry played his prep football at Baldwin County High School. In his junior season, Gilberry played primarily tight end where he started the last seven games. As a senior at defensive end, he made 61 solo tackles, 16 assists, seven sacks, seven tackles for losses, and deflected six passes. He also caused two fumbles, recovering both.
College career
Gilberry attended the University of Alabama, where he was redshirted in 2003. He played from 2004-2007. He appeared in 50 games. He became a starter during his sophomore year.
He finished his career at Alabama with 188 tackles, 60.5 tackles for loss for -223 yards, 21.5 sacks for -135 yards, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 38 quarterback hurries.
He was a first-team selection to the All-SEC Coaches’ Football Team in 2007.
While at the University of Alabama, Gilberry was initiated into the Omega Psi Phi fraternity's Beta Eta chapter in the Fall of 2004.
Professional career
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New York Giants
Gilberry was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2008, but was released by the team before the regular season began.
Kansas City Chiefs
Gilberry was signed to the Chiefs in August 2008. He made his NFL debut against the San Diego Chargers on November 9, recording one tackle.
In 2009, he had 20 tackles, two assists, and 4.5 sacks.
In 2010, Gilberry had 3 sacks in one game against the St. Louis Rams. In 2011, Gilberry forced a fumble on Tom Brady after coming from behind and tackling him, and recovered the football. After the 2011 NFL season, Gilberry was not offered a contract.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gilberry signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on June 4, 2012. He was released by the team on September 14.
Cincinnati Bengals (first stint)
Gilberry signed with the Cincinnati Bengals on September 18, 2012. On December 13, 2012, Gilberry recovered a fumble and ran into the endzone for his first career touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles.
In 2012, he played in 14 games and accumulated a total of 69 tackles 42 solo and 20 assisted, 12.5 sacks, 7 forced fumble and 3 fumble returns.
On March 12, 2013, he re-signed with the Bengals on a three-year, $6.75 million deal.
So far as of week 4 of the 2013 season, he has accumulated a total of 55 tackles 35 solo and 20 assisted and 17 sacks.
Detroit Lions
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On April 4, 2016, Gilberry signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Lions. On October 4, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve with an abdomen injury. He was released by the team on October 11, 2016.
Cincinnati Bengals (second stint)
On November 7, 2016, Gilberry re-signed with the Bengals.
On March 24, 2017, Gilberry signed a one-year contract to remain with the Bengals. He was released on September 2, 2017.
On December 15, 2017, Gilberry announced his retirement from the NFL.
NFL career statistics
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Regular season
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| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | 2008 | KAN | 2009 | KAN | 2010 | KAN | 2011 | KAN | 2012 | CIN | 2013 | CIN | 2014 | CIN | 2015 | CIN | 2016 | DET | CIN | 124 | 23 | 191 | 126 | 65 | 34.0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31 | 1 |
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| 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 0 | 22 | 20 | 2 | 4.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 2 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14 | 0 | 24 | 15 | 9 | 6.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 2 | 24 | 18 | 6 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 48 | 19 | 29 | 1.5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16 | 1 | 23 | 16 | 7 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | 0 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playoffs
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| Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | 2010 | KAN | 2012 | CIN | 2013 | CIN | 2014 | CIN | 2015 | CIN | 5 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Politics
On November 29, 2023, Gilberry announced his run for in 2024 as a Republican. On January 8, 2024, Gilberry suspended his campaign for the congressional seat.
References
References
- Koplowitz, Howard. (2023-11-11). "Former Alabama, NFL defensive end running for Congress as Republican".
- [http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2007-2008/teamcume.html#TEAM.DEF Alabama 2007-2008 Final Stats Defense]
- "Alabama 2007 Media Guide".
- [http://www.rolltide.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120407aaa.html All-SEC]
- [http://www.nfl.com/players/wallacegilberry/profile?id=GIL005973 NFL Wallace Gilberry Player Profile]
- "Wallace Gilberry 2012 Game Log".
- (2013-03-11). "Cardinals keep Rashad Johnson".
- (April 4, 2016). "Lions sign free agents DE Wallace Gilberry and TE Matthew Mulligan". Detroit Lions.
- (October 4, 2016). "Lions awarded DE Armonty Bryant via waivers".
- (October 11, 2016). "Lions sign free agent RB Justin Forsett".
- Hobson, Geoff. (November 7, 2016). "Bengals return to work, Gilberry, and a tighter AFC North".
- Marcum, Jason. (March 24, 2017). "Wallace Gilberry re-signing with Bengals, per ESPN".
- Toback, Rebecca. (September 2, 2017). "NFL roster cuts 2017: Cincinnati Bengals 53-man roster".
- Clark, Dave. (2017-12-15). "Wallace Gilberry announces retirement from NFL".
- Taylor {{!}} 11.29.23, Caleb. "Former University of Alabama, NFL defensive end Wallace Gilberry on…".
- https://twitter.com/jamesd0wns/status/1744422062746165299 {{Bare URL inline. (August 2024)
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