Vernon Gholston was born on June 5,1986 and is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League.
21 Facts About Vernon Gholston
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Vernon Gholston played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL draft.
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Vernon Gholston attended Ohio State University, redshirting in 2005 after suffering a broken left hand in the season opener.
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Vernon Gholston eventually moved up to the number 2 spot behind Mike Kudla.
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Vernon Gholston had 49 tackles and his 18 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, which led the team, included 7.5 quarterback sacks, which ranked second on the team.
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Vernon Gholston intercepted his first pass in the win over Bowling Green.
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On November 3,2007, Vernon Gholston tied two Ohio State team records for quarterback sacks in a game when he dropped Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan four times for a total loss of 32 yards.
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Vernon Gholston was named All-America by Pro Football Weekly and was First-team All-Big Ten.
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Vernon Gholston finished with 87 tackles and 30.5 stops for a loss.
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Vernon Gholston had 22.5 sacks, which ranks sixth in school history.
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Vernon Gholston declared for the 2008 NFL draft and was projected as a top 10 pick.
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Vernon Gholston tied the highest bench press score at the NFL combine with 37 repetitions at 225 pounds.
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Vernon Gholston was one of two players to record a quarterback sack against two-time consensus All-American and 2008 NFL Draft number one overall selection Jake Long in Long's NCAA career.
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Vernon Gholston was invited to attend the 2008 NFL draft in New York.
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Vernon Gholston was selected by the New York Jets in the first round with the sixth overall pick in the 2008 NFL draft.
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Vernon Gholston agreed to terms on a 5-year deal with the Jets on July 24,2008 reportedly for $32 million, with $21 million guaranteed.
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However, Vernon Gholston did not play much his rookie season after being expected to start.
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Vernon Gholston saw time mainly on special teams, totalling 13 tackles, 5 solo.
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Vernon Gholston was released by New York on March 2,2011 after three seasons with the team.
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Vernon Gholston was signed to a contract by the Chicago Bears on July 29,2011.
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Vernon Gholston's younger cousin, William, is a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.