1. Gerald Rashard Everett was born on June 25,1994 and is an American professional football tight end.
19 Facts About Gerald Everett
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Gerald Everett played college football at South Alabama, and was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft.
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Gerald Everett has played for the Seattle Seahawks, Los Angeles Chargers, and Chicago Bears.
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Gerald Rashard Everett was born on June 25,1994, in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Gerald Everett attended and graduated from Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia.
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Gerald Everett grew up playing youth sports at Gresham Park Recreation Complex.
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Gerald Everett played three seasons of high school basketball and ran track for the Eagles and did not play football for the Eagles until his senior year.
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Gerald Everett attended the NFL Combine and completed all of the required combine drills.
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Gerald Everett attended South Alabama's Pro Day and opted to re-try the short shuttle and broad jump, but was unable to beat his combine numbers in both categories.
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Gerald Everett was selected in the second round with the 44th overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams, in the 2017 NFL draft.
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Gerald Everett was the fourth tight end selected in the draft and first player ever to be drafted from South Alabama.
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Gerald Everett finished his rookie year with 16 receptions for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
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Gerald Everett made his playoff debut in the Wild Card Round against the Atlanta Falcons.
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On March 21,2021, Gerald Everett signed a one-year contract with the Seahawks.
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Gerald Everett played in 15 games with 12 starts, recording a career-high 48 catches for 478 yards and four touchdowns.
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On March 22,2022, Gerald Everett signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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In 2022, Gerald Everett played in 16 games with 11 starts and set new career highs for receptions and yardage while equaling his career best in touchdown catches.
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On March 15,2024, Gerald Everett signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears.
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On February 21,2025, Gerald Everett was released by the Bears.