David Gibson (American football)

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David Gibson
No. 26, 34, 46
Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1977-11-05) November 5, 1977 (age 45)
Santa Ana, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei
College: USC
NFL Draft: 2000  / Round: 6 / Pick: 193
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:95
Interceptions:1
Sacks:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

David Allan Gibson (born November 5, 1977) is a former American football safety in the National Football League.

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High school career

Gibson prepped at Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana.

College career

Gibson played college football at the University of Southern California.

Professional career

Gibson played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Indianapolis Colts between 2000 and 2003. He was a sixth round selection (193rd overall pick) in the 2000 NFL Draft.


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