Donte Kavon Gamble (born July 14, 1978) is a former

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defensive back who played one season with the

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of the

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(CFL). He first enrolled at

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. He attended Centennial High School in Compton, California. Gamble was also a member of the

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and

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. He appeared on

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's reality show ''4th and Long''.

Early years

Gamble was a two-year

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in football for the Centennial High School Apaches. He earned first team all-conference honors at

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and punt returner. He led the league in punt-return yardage and won the team's big hitter award. Gamble also lettered in basketball for the Apaches.

College career

Gamble was a two-year starter for the El Camino Junior College Warriors. He twice garnered first team all-Mission Conference recognition as a corner and punt returner. He also earned coaches first-team all-state honors his sophomore year. Gamble transferred to play for the

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from 2000 to 2001. He played in nine games, starting six, in 2000 before being slowed down due to a knee injury. He recorded 28 total tackles, two interceptions, six pass break-ups and two forced fumbles during the 2000 season. Gamble played in eleven games in 2001, accumulating 29 kick returns and 27 punt returns.

Professional career

Gamble spent the 2002 off-season with the

of the CFL and was released by the team on June 15, 2002. He played for the

of the

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in 2002. He played in eight games for the

of the CFL during the 2002 season. Gamble was signed by the

of the

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on March 22, 2004 and played for the team during the 2004 season. He has also played in the LCFL. He was the sixth cut on

's reality show ''4th and Long''.

Personal life

Gamble has worked with mentally challenged adults in helping them feel comfortable being a part of the workforce. He has also coached youth football.

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gamble, Donte Living people 1978 births American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs El Camino Warriors football players San Diego State Aztecs football players Calgary Stampeders players Peoria Pirates players Ottawa Renegades players Sioux City Bandits players Players of American football from Los Angeles Players of Canadian football from Los Angeles