Jerrell Gavins (born October 24, 1988) is a former professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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College career

Gavins played for

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, Gavins received a tryout with the

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. On May 30, 2013, Gavins signed with the

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. Gavins signed with the

in November 2013. On July 7, 2014, Gavins was fined $1,400, the CFL's maximum fine, for a hit on

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quarterback

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. Gavins became the first Redblack to be fined for an on-field transgression. He admitted fault for the hit. Gavins played four seasons for the Ottawa Redblacks, winning the Grey Cup in 2016. He played in 59 games for the Redblacks during his CFL career, amassing 167 tackles, seven interceptions, three forced fumbles, and one quarterback sack. Gavins retired from professional football on February 27, 2019 at the age of 30.

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Ottawa Redblacks profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gavins, Jerrell 1988 births Living people American football defensive backs American players of Canadian football Boise State Broncos football players Canadian football defensive backs El Camino Warriors football players Ottawa Redblacks players Players of American football from Miami South Miami Senior High School alumni Tampa Bay Storm players Players of Canadian football from Miami