Blake Gideon
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 25, 1989 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | DeLeon, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Texas | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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Blake Gideon (born July 25, 1989), is a former American football safety who was last a member of the Denver Broncos. Blake is now a defensive quality control coach at Auburn University. A former University of Texas standout, Gideon started all 52 games during his career which ranks second in school history.
High school
Gideon was a two-time all-state selection at Leander High School, who also lettered in baseball and track and field. He recorded 300 tackles, 10 INTs, six forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and 14 TDs in his three years as a starter.
College career
Gideon started all 52 games during his Texas career at safety. His 52 consecutive starts rank second-most at Texas. Named to the 2011 Jim Thorpe Award watch list. A four-time honorable mention All-Big 12 selection. Posted 276 tackles (166 solo), 10 INTs, 20 PBU, two sacks, eight TFL, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and a blocked punt for his career. It has been said that he is a coach on the field.
Pro career
Gideon went undrafted in 2012 NFL Draft and was signed as a free agent by the Arizona Cardinals on April 30, 2012. He completed training camp with the Cardinals but was waived on August 21. On October 9 he was signed by the Broncos to their practice squad. He was placed on the reserve/retired list on May 21, 2013, but the Broncos still hold his rights if he desires to return.
Coaching career
On August 24, 2014 Blake Gideon, who played safety at Texas from 2008 to 2011, joined the University of Florida Gators defensive quality control staff. Gideon played his first three seasons for the Longhorns under Gators head coach Will Muschamp, who was at the time the defensive coordinator at UT.
In 2015 Gideon joined Auburn University as a Graduate Assistant and Secondary Assistant Coach.