1. Gosder Cherilus is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League.
18 Facts About Gosder Cherilus
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Gosder Cherilus played college football at Boston College, and was selected by the Detroit Lions 17th overall in the 2008 NFL draft.
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Gosder Cherilus played high school football at Somerville High School in Somerville, Massachusetts.
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Gosder Cherilus was the only redshirt freshman to start for the Eagles.
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Gosder Cherilus helped the Eagles to average 385.4 yards per game in total offense.
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Gosder Cherilus started all 12 contests at right tackle during 2005 season.
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Gosder Cherilus worked well with right guard Josh Beekman, as the pair helped the Eagles record 387.75 total yards per game.
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Gosder Cherilus helped the team average 114.5 yards per game on the ground and 355.6 yards in total offense.
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Gosder Cherilus played at the 2006 Meineke Car Care Bowl win over Navy.
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Gosder Cherilus was named all-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team selection and recipient of the team's Unsung Hero Award, Cherilus started 14 games at left tackle, helping BC rank seventh in the nation with an average of 323.9 yards per game passing, he registered 77 knockdowns with twelve touchdown-resulting blocks, finishing with a 78.0 percent grade for blocking consistency and helped hold opponents to only 61 tackles-for-loss and 22 sacks.
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Gosder Cherilus served as team captain, along with Nick Larkin, Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Matt Ryan, who was selected in the first round; third overall to Atlanta Falcons of the 2008 NFL draft.
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Gosder Cherilus was part of an offensive line that helped support Ryan in his record-setting season including a career-high five touchdown passes against Wake Forest and pave the way for the Eagles 5,924 yards in total offense.
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Gosder Cherilus started in the victory over Michigan State Spartans in the 2007 Champs Sports Bowl and in the 2007 ACC Championship Game loss to Virginia Tech.
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On March 12,2013, Gosder Cherilus signed a five-year, $35 million with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Gosder Cherilus played the right tackle position opposite left tackle Anthony Castonzo.
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In 2014, Gosder Cherilus started 13 games, including his 100th career start in week 15.
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On July 26,2015, Gosder Cherilus was released by the Colts, two years into his five-year contract, having started 29 games.
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On March 16,2017, Gosder Cherilus announced his retirement from the NFL.