Ernest Gibson (American football)

Ernest Gibson
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Gibson playing for the Patriots in 1984
No. 43, 42
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1961-10-03) October 3, 1961 (age 63)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Bishop Kenny
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Furman
NFL draft:1984 / round: 6 / pick: 151
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:4
INT yards:21
Fumble recoveries:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ernest Gerard Gibson (born October 3, 1961) is an American former professional football player. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons, with the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1988 and the Miami Dolphins in 1989. Gibson played college football at Furman University.

Professional career

Gibson was selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 1984 NFL draft playing for them from 1984 to 1988.[1] He was a member of the Super Bowl XX Patriots squad. Gibson played for the Miami Dolphins in his last NFL season in 1989.

Personal life

Gibson currently resides in East Cobb, Georgia and is a business consultant for Chick-fil-A in the Atlanta area.

References

  1. ^ "1984 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 16, 2023.