Wallace Gilberry (born December 5, 1984) is a former

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. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2008. He played

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. Gilberry has also played for the

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and finished his career with the

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Early years

Gilberry played his

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at Baldwin County High School. In his junior season, Gilberry played primarily tight end where he started the last seven games. As a senior at defensive end, he made 61 solo tackles, 16 assists, seven sacks, seven tackles for losses, and deflected six passes. He also caused two fumbles, recovering both.

College career

Gilberry attended the

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, where he was

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in 2003. He played from 2004-2007. He appeared in 50 games. He became a starter during his

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year. He finished his career at Alabama with 188 tackles, 60.5 tackles for loss for -223 yards, 21.5 sacks for -135 yards, 5 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries and 38 quarterback hurries. He was a first-team selection to the All-SEC Coaches’ Football Team in 2007. While at the University of Alabama, Gilberry was initiated into the

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fraternity's Beta Eta chapter in the Fall of 2004.

Professional career

New York Giants

Gilberry was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2008, but was released by the team before the regular season began.

Kansas City Chiefs

Gilberry was signed to the Chiefs in August 2008. He made his NFL debut against the

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on November 9, recording one tackle. In

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, he had 20 tackles, two assists, and 4.5 sacks. In

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, Gilberry had 3 sacks in one game against the

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. In 2011, Gilberry forced a fumble on

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after coming from behind and tackling him, and recovered the football. After the 2011 NFL season, Gilberry was not offered a contract.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Gilberry signed with the

on June 4, 2012. He was released by the team on September 14.

Cincinnati Bengals

Gilberry signed with the

on September 18, 2012. On December 13, 2012, Gilberry recovered a fumble and ran into the endzone for his first career touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. In 2012, he played in 14 games and accumulated a total of 24 tackles 15 solo and 9 assisted, 6.5 sacks a forced fumble and 3 fumble returns. On March 12, 2013, he re-signed with the Bengals on a three-year, $6.75 million deal. So far as of week 4 of the 2013 season, he has accumulated a total of 4 tackles 3 solo and 1 assisted and 0.5 sacks.

Detroit Lions

On April 4, 2016, Gilberry signed a one-year contract with the

. On October 4, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve with an abdomen injury. He was released by the team on October 11, 2016.

Second stint with Bengals

On November 7, 2016, Gilberry re-signed with the Bengals. On March 24, 2017, Gilberry signed a one-year contract to remain with the Bengals. He was released on September 2, 2017. On December 15, 2017, Gilberry announced his retirement from the NFL.

References

External links

Alabama Crimson Tide bioKansas City Chiefs bioTampa Bay Buccaneers BioCincinnati Bengals Bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gilberry, Wallace 1984 births Living people People from Bay Minette, Alabama American football defensive ends Alabama Crimson Tide football players New York Giants players Kansas City Chiefs players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Cincinnati Bengals players Detroit Lions players