Freddie Gilbert (born April 8, 1962) is a former American football player who played defensive end for three seasons with the Denver Broncos in the

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. Born in Griffin, Georgia, Gilbert attended

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and then went on to play for the

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. Gilbert was drafted by the Broncos in the first round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft, but opted to play his first two years professionally with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. He joined the Broncos for the 1986 season and played in

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and

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. Gilbert finished his career with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989. He resides in Athens, Georgia.

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1962 births Living people Players of American football from Chicago American football defensive ends Georgia Bulldogs football players Denver Broncos players Phoenix Cardinals players New Jersey Generals players {{defensive-lineman-1960s-stub