Anthony Gaitor
| No. 23 BC Lions | |||||||||
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | October 9, 1988 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Miami, Florida | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 182 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Miami (FL) Northwestern | ||||||||
| College: | Florida International | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 222 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Anthony Gaitor (born October 9, 1988) is an American football cornerback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida International.
High school
A native of Miami, Gaitor attended Miami Northwestern High School, where he was part of an immensely talented squad that also included future NFL players Lavonte David, Marcus Forston, Jacory Harris, Tommy Streeter, Sean Spence, and Brandon Washington. Regarded as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gaitor was not listed among the top cornerbacks of his class.[1]
College career
Gaitor attended Florida International University from 2007 to 2010. In his career, he accumulated 197 total tackles, including 19 for loss, four sacks, 11 interceptions (three which he returned for TDs), and 35 passes defended.[2]
Professional career
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Gaitor was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round, 222nd overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.[3][4] On August 26, 2013, he was placed on injured-reserve, thus ending his 2013 season.[5]
Miami Dolphins
Gaitor signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 28, 2014.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
On July 28, 2014, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers re-signed Gaitor.[6] The Buccaneers released Gaitor on August 29, 2014.[7]
Arizona Cardinals
Gaitor signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on August 31, 2014.[8] On October 28, 2014 he was released from Arizona's practice squad.
BC Lions
Gaitor signed with the BC Lions on February 25, 2016 and was released by the team on June 3, 2016.[9] He was recalled July 24, 2016.
References
- ↑ https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Anthony-Gaitor-61616
- ↑ College Stats - Sports Reference
- ↑ Bucs select FIU CB Anthony Gaitor in the seventh round, 222nd overall
- ↑ FIU’s Anthony Gaitor drafted by Tampa Bay
- ↑ Gaitor, Smith Placed on Injured Reserve; Season’s Over
- ↑
- ↑ Bucs Begin Final Cuts
- ↑ Allen, Scott. "CB Anthony Gaitor Added to Arizona Cardinals Practice Squad". raisingzona.com. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
- ↑ "BC LIONS TRANSACTIONS". bclions.com. Archived from the original on June 17, 2016. Retrieved June 16, 2016.