1. Robert Gallery played college football for the University of Iowa and received unanimous All-American recognition.
21 Facts About Robert Gallery
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Robert Gallery was selected with the second overall pick by the Oakland Raiders in the 2004 NFL draft.
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Robert Gallery attended East Buchanan High School in Winthrop, Iowa and starred in football, basketball and track.
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Robert Gallery was an all-conference honorable mention selection as a sophomore before being named first-team all-conference as a junior and senior.
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Robert Gallery was a Des Moines Register Class 1A first-team all-state selection as a senior.
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Robert Gallery attended the University of Iowa and played for the Hawkeyes football team from 1999 to 2003.
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Robert Gallery started six games at the right tackle position as a freshman.
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Robert Gallery helped Iowa lead the Big Ten Conference in scoring in 2001 as Iowa qualified for its first bowl game in four years.
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Robert Gallery helped lead Iowa to its first Big Ten title in 12 years and its first undefeated conference season in 80 years.
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In 2003, Robert Gallery led Iowa to another 10-win season and was voted as Iowa's co-captain and co-MVP for the season.
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Robert Gallery was a first-team All-Big Ten selection for the second straight year and named the Big Ten offensive lineman of the year.
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Robert Gallery was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American as a senior in 2003.
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Robert Gallery was awarded the 2003 Outland Trophy, making him the third lineman from Iowa to win the award.
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Robert Gallery was a three-time academic All-Big Ten selection at Iowa.
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Robert Gallery was selected with the second overall pick in the 2004 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.
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Robert Gallery was regarded as "the best lineman to come out of college in years", with a perfect 9.0 prospect rating, the highest for any offensive lineman.
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In 2004, Robert Gallery started 15 games at right tackle and surrendered three sacks.
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Robert Gallery played in 13 games during the season and allowed 10.5 sacks, placing him fourth in the league despite missing three games.
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On July 27,2011, Robert Gallery agreed to join the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year deal worth a reported $15 million.
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On March 19,2012, Robert Gallery signed with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal.
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Robert Gallery announced his retirement from professional football on August 4,2012.