Laurence Gibson
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||
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| Date of birth: | March 19, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Sierra Vista, Arizona | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | ||
| Weight: | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Buena (AZ) | ||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||
| NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 243 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||
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Laurence Gibson (born March 19, 1991) is an American football offensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Virginia Tech.
Early years
Gibson attended Buena High School, where he played two seasons as an offensive lineman and defensive end. He finished with over 100 tackles, 27 sacks and 12 forced fumbles. He completed his eligibility at Hargrave Military Academy.
He accepted a scholarship from Virginia Tech University and began his college career moving between guard and tackle. He settled at backup right tackle as a sophomore and played mostly on special teams, which he would keep doing during his college career. The next year he posted 6 starts at right tackle. He became the regular starter at left tackle as a senior.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Gibson was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 7th round (243th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft, because of his measurables and his impressive NFL scouting combine performance.[1] After suffering a broken finger during rookie minicamp, he missed the organized team activities and the team's minicamp.
He was waived on September 5, 2015.[2] The Cowboys offered him a chance to join their practice squad, but he decided to sign with a different team.
Kansas City Chiefs
On September 6, 2015, Gibson was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to their practice squad.
References
- ↑ http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4742177/total-breakdown-cowboys-draft-ot-laurence-gibson-in-the-seventh-round?ex_cid=espnapi_public
- ↑ Helman, David (September 5, 2015). "Vaughan, Showers Among Notable Cuts As Cowboys Meet 53-Man Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
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