C. J. Gaddis

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C. J. Gaddis
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1985-08-12) August 12, 1985 (age 39)
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:203 lb (92 kg)
Career information
High school:Raeford (NC) Hoke County
College: Clemson
NFL draft: 2007  / round: 5 / pick: 159
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 has also been 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. At Clemson, Gaddis held Georgia Tech receiver Calvin Johnson to zero catches for the only time in his career. Gaddis also played baseball at Clemson.

Professional career

Pre-draft

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

Philadelphia Eagles

Gaddis was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2007 NFL draft. [1] He was released before the start of the 2007 season.

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. He was released prior to the start of the 2008 season.

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  1. ↑ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
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