1. Jared Dwight Gaither was born on March 18,1986 and is an American former professional football offensive tackle who played in the National Football League.
15 Facts About Jared Gaither
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Jared Gaither was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round of the 2007 supplemental draft.
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Jared Gaither played basketball for his first three years of high school at Eleanor Roosevelt High School before playing football in his senior year at Hargrave Military Academy.
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Jared Gaither recorded 89 tackles, 9 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 4 passes deflected.
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Jared Gaither was named a third-team Freshman All-American by College Football News and honorable mention by The Sporting News.
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Jared Gaither allowed no sacks in 583 snaps played and committed 2 penalties.
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Jared Gaither was a member of the 2006 preseason watch list for the Outland Trophy, a consensus preseason All-ACC choice, and ranked No 7 nationally among offensive tackles by The Sporting News.
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Jared Gaither did not participate in 2007 spring practices at Maryland because of academic problems.
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On June 25, Terps coach Ralph Friedgen told reporters that Jared Gaither's grades failed to meet his expectations, that he would not be able to play in 2007 and he would be eligible to return in 2008.
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Jared Gaither took over Jonathan Ogden's starting left tackle role after Ogden's retirement.
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Jared Gaither was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital, and had movement in his arms and legs.
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Jared Gaither missed all of 2010 after an injury put him on Injured Reserve.
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On November 30,2011, Jared Gaither was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers.
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On March 14,2012, Jared Gaither signed a 4-year contract with the Chargers.
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Jared Gaither has advocated for the passage of the FIT Kids Act, federal legislation that would require school districts to report on students' physical activity and to give children health and nutritional information.