Shelton DeAndre Gibson (born March 20, 1994) is an American former professional

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. He played

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and was selected by the

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in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft.

Early life

Gibson attended

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. He committed to

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to play

College career

Gibson played at West Virginia from 2013 to 2016. After his junior year, he entered the 2017 NFL draft. He finished his career with 84 receptions for 1,898 yards and 17

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles (first stint)

Gibson was selected by the

in the fifth round, 166th overall, in the 2017 NFL draft. He finished his rookie year with 11 receiving yards. The Eagles finished with a 13–3 record, clinching the National Football Conference (NFC) East division, and eventually made it to

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, where they would win their first

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after defeating the

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, 41–33. In the 2018 season opener against the

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, Gibson handled some kick return duties for the first time in his professional career. In the 18–12 victory, he had two kick returns for 43 net yards. He was waived/injured on August 12, 2019, and was subsequently placed on

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after clearing waivers on August 13. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on August 21.

Cleveland Browns

Gibson was signed to the

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of the

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on September 1, 2019.

Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)

Gibson was signed off of the Browns' practice squad to the Eagles' active roster on January 1, 2020, ahead of the Eagles' wild card playoff match up against the

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. He was targeted once, drawing a

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penalty. He was waived on July 26, 2020.

Washington Football Team

Gibson was signed to the

of the

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on September 7, 2020. He was released on September 17.

Carolina Panthers

Gibson signed to the

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' practice squad on November 2, 2020. He was released on November 20. He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 4, and released again on December 14.

BC Lions

Gibson signed with the

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of the

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on January 27, 2022. He was released on May 23, 2022.

References

External links

West Virginia Mountaineers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gibson, Shelton 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Cleveland American football wide receivers American football return specialists West Virginia Mountaineers football players Philadelphia Eagles players Cleveland Browns players Washington Football Team players Carolina Panthers players Cleveland Heights High School alumni BC Lions players Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Ohio