Fred Gibson
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Fred Gibson is a former wide receiver
and former NBA D-League guard.
and majored in Speech Communications.
As a member of the Bulldogs' football team, Gibson wore jersey #82. During his senior year, he led the team with seven touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 801 yards. During Gibson's tenure with the Bulldogs' football team, they posted a 42-10 record
Gibson also played one season of basketball for the Bulldogs as a walk-on freshman in 2001. In 18 games, Gibson averaged 4.9 points per game.
in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. On May 31, 2005, Gibson signed a three year, $1.221 million contract with the Steelers, which included a signing bonus of $296,000 and a yearly salary of $230,000 in 2005-06, $310,000 in 2006-07, and $385,000 in 2007-08. Receivers coach Bruce Arians
thought Gibson "had great upside", and that "has the height, the speed, and the ability to go long." He was cut by the Steelers on September 3, 2005 and was signed to the Dolphins practice squad Miami Dolphins
' practice squad two days later.
on February 17, 2007. Gibson was cut three days into training camp after missing a mandatory spring meeting and for other unspecified reasons.
on September 3, 2007. He was released five days later
. In 45 games with the Thunderbirds, Gibson averaged 7.3 points per game and 1.2 blocks per game. Gibson left the team in March, and signed with the Austin Toros
in April. Gibson played three games with the Toros and was held scoreless.
Gibson was invited back to the Toros for the 2009-10 NBA-D season, but was released before the season started.
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
and former NBA D-League guard.
College career
Gibson attended University of GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
and majored in Speech Communications.
As a member of the Bulldogs' football team, Gibson wore jersey #82. During his senior year, he led the team with seven touchdowns and caught 49 passes for 801 yards. During Gibson's tenure with the Bulldogs' football team, they posted a 42-10 record
Gibson also played one season of basketball for the Bulldogs as a walk-on freshman in 2001. In 18 games, Gibson averaged 4.9 points per game.
Pittsburgh Steelers
He was originally drafted by the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. On May 31, 2005, Gibson signed a three year, $1.221 million contract with the Steelers, which included a signing bonus of $296,000 and a yearly salary of $230,000 in 2005-06, $310,000 in 2006-07, and $385,000 in 2007-08. Receivers coach Bruce Arians
Bruce Arians
Bruce Arians is the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Prior to holding this position, Arians served as the wide receivers coach for the Steelers, a position that he held with the team since the 2004 season...
thought Gibson "had great upside", and that "has the height, the speed, and the ability to go long." He was cut by the Steelers on September 3, 2005 and was signed to the Dolphins practice squad Miami Dolphins
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are a Professional football team based in the Miami metropolitan area in Florida. The team is part of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
' practice squad two days later.
Miami Dolphins
Gibson remained with the Dolphins' practice squad during the 2005-06 season. He was waived by the team during final roster cuts prior to the 2006-07 season. On September 3, 2006, once Gibson cleared waivers, he was re-assigned to the Dolphins' practice squad.Atlanta Falcons
After his Dolphins' practice squad contract expired on January 8, 2007, he was signed by the Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on February 17, 2007. Gibson was cut three days into training camp after missing a mandatory spring meeting and for other unspecified reasons.
St Louis Rams
Gibson signed with the St. Louis Rams on August 6, 2007, and was released by the team on August 31, 2007.New York Giants
Shortly after being released from the Rams, Gibson signed a practice squad contract with the New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
on September 3, 2007. He was released five days later
NBA D-League
In 2008, Gibson was selected in the tenth round (147th pick overall) of the NBA Development League draft by the Albuquerque ThunderbirdsAlbuquerque Thunderbirds
The New Mexico Thunderbirds were a professional NBA Development League minor league basketball team which played from 2005-2011. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Thunderbirds first played their home games at Tingley Coliseum as the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, then played at the Santa Ana Star...
. In 45 games with the Thunderbirds, Gibson averaged 7.3 points per game and 1.2 blocks per game. Gibson left the team in March, and signed with the Austin Toros
Austin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
in April. Gibson played three games with the Toros and was held scoreless.
Gibson was invited back to the Toros for the 2009-10 NBA-D season, but was released before the season started.