Jason Edward Gamble (born September 12, 1975) is a former

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for the

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(2003–2005) and

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(2006).

Early life

Gamble attended Derby High School in

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, and was a letterwinner in

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and

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College career

Gamble attended

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for two years. As a sophomore, he was a

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and the

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Offensive Lineman of the Year. Gamble attended

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and was a two-year starter at

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on the

team. As a senior, he won All- ACC honorable mention honors. After his senior year, he was selected to participate in the

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and the

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External links

Orlando Rage bio

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1975 births Living people American football offensive linemen American football defensive linemen Clemson Tigers football players Georgia Force players Grand Rapids Rampage players Hutchinson Blue Dragons football players Orlando Rage players People from Derby, Kansas Players of American football from Kansas Scottish Claymores players American expatriate sportspeople in Scotland American expatriate players of American football 20th-century American sportsmen {{defensive-lineman-1970s-stub