C. J. Gaddis

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C. J. Gaddis
No. 30, 22
Position Safety
Personal information
Born (1985-08-12) August 12, 1985 (age 40)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High schoolRaeford (NC) Hoke County
College Clemson
NFL draft 2007: 5th round, 159th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Carroll J. Gaddis, Jr. (born August 12, 1985) is an American former professional football safety. He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Clemson.

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Gaddis was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

College career

Gaddis was the first non-starter in Clemson history to have an interception in three consecutive games. [1] At Clemson, Gaddis held Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson to zero catches for the only time in his career. [2] He made the decision to forego his senior season with Clemson and entered the NFL Draft. [3] Gaddis also played baseball at Clemson. [4]

Professional career

Pre-draft

Gaddis ran a 4.43 at Clemson University's Pro Day and had a 39.5 inch vertical leap. [5]

Philadelphia Eagles

Gaddis was selected 159th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. [6] He was released before the start of the 2007 season. [7] [8]

Atlanta Falcons

Gaddis was signed by the Atlanta Falcons, but did not see any game action in the two seasons he was on the team. [9] He was released prior to the start of the 2008 season. [10]

References

  1. Chancey, John (July 26, 2022). "Tiger Tuesday: CJ Gaddis". Rubbing the Rock. FanSided. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  2. Brewer, Jason (June 2, 2007). "Reasons to feel good about Gaddis and Gaither". Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  3. "C.J. Gaddis to Enter NFL Draft". Clemson Tigers Athletics. January 10, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  4. "CJ Gaddis - College Baseball Statistics". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  5. Grotz, Bob (May 26, 2007). "Eagles sign Gaddis as DB". The Mercury. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  6. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  7. Frank, Reuben (May 6, 2015). "A look back at Eagles' secondary drafting ineptitude since 2003". NBC Sports Philadelphia. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  8. "NFL transactions". The Columbus Dispatch. September 2, 2007. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  9. "2007 Atlanta Falcons". NFL.com. Retrieved October 27, 2025.
  10. "2008 Atlanta Falcons offseason". WalterFootball. Retrieved October 27, 2025.