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词条 Vernon Gholston
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  1. Early years

  2. College career

     College statistics  Awards and honors 

  3. Professional career

     2008 NFL Draft  New York Jets  Chicago Bears  St. Louis Rams  Washington Redskins  NFL statistics 

  4. Personal

  5. References

  6. External links

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  • Second-team All-Big Ten (2006)
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Vernon Gholston (born June 5, 1986) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL Draft. In three seasons with the Jets, he started just five games, and never recorded a sack. He is considered to be one of the biggest draft busts in NFL history.[1][2] He was also a member of the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams.

Early years

As a senior at Cass Technical High School, Gholston emerged as one of the top prospects in the Midwest after registering 75 tackles, including six sacks, as a linebacker and also earning an All-State selection as an offensive guard.

College career

Gholston attended Ohio State University, redshirting in 2005 after suffering a broken left hand in the season opener. In his freshman season he played defensive end, though recruited as a linebacker. He eventually moved up to the number 2 spot behind Mike Kudla.

In 2006, he earned Second-team All-Big Ten honors from both the league's coaches and the media while starting 13 games. Gholston had 49 tackles and his 18 tackles behind the line of scrimmage, which led the team, included 7.5 quarterback sacks, ranked second on the team. He also intercepted his first pass in the win over Bowling Green.

On November 3, 2007, Gholston tied two Ohio State team records for quarterback sacks in a game when he dropped Wisconsin quarterback Tyler Donovan four times for a total loss of 32 yards. Two weeks later he recorded three sacks against the Michigan Wolverines to lead Ohio State to its fourth consecutive win over the Wolverines. During the 2007 season Gholston recorded 37 tackles (15.5 for a loss) and set a school record with 14.5 sacks in 13 games, breaking the former record of 13 sacks in a single season set in 1995 by Mike Vrabel.[3] He was named All-America by Pro Football Weekly and was First-team All-Big Ten.

During his tenure at Ohio State, Gholston started 25 games. He finished with 87 tackles (47 solo) and 30.5 stops for a loss. He also had 22.5 sacks, which ranks fifth in school history.

College statistics

Defense
Year Team GP Tackles For Loss Sacks Int FF FR
2005 Ohio State 5 1 0.0 0.0 0 0 0
2006 Ohio State 13 49 15.0 8.5 1 0 0
2007 Ohio State 13 37 15.5 14.0 0 0 1
College totals 31 87 30.5 22.5 1 0 1

Awards and honors

National
  • 2007 College Football All-America Team (Pro Football Weekly)
  • 2007 watch-list candidate for Chuck Bednarik Award
  • 2007 watch-list candidate for Ted Hendricks Award
Conference
  • 2007 Big Ten Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year (coaches)
  • 2007 All-Big Ten Conference First-Team (coaches and media)
  • 2006 All-Big Ten Conference Second-Team (coaches and media)

Professional career

2008 NFL Draft

Gholston declared for the 2008 NFL Draft and was projected as a top 10 pick. He tied the highest bench press score at the NFL combine with 37 repetitions at {{convert|225|lb|kg st}}.[4] Gholston was one of two players to record a quarterback sack against two-time consensus All-American and 2008 NFL Draft number one overall selection Jake Long in Long's NCAA career.[4] Gholston was invited to attend the 2008 NFL Draft in New York. He drew comparisons to Kalimba Edwards.[5]

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  • 455 pound bench press[7][8]

New York Jets

Gholston was drafted by the New York Jets sixth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.[9] He was expected to play outside linebacker in the Jets' 3–4 defense with the Jets citing his speed, strength and "long limbs," believing they had found the perfect outside pass rusher for their defense.[7][10] Gholston agreed to terms on a 5-year deal with the Jets on July 24, 2008, reportedly for $32 Million, with $21 Million guaranteed.[11]

However, Gholston did not play much his rookie season after being expected to start. He saw time mainly on special teams, totalling 13 tackles, 5 solo. In his second year, Gholston was mostly a minor contributor under new coach Rex Ryan's defense. During the 2009 season, he tallied 17 tackles (12 solo and 2 tackles for loss). Following the 2009 season, Gholston converted from outside linebacker to his more-familiar defensive end position.[12]

Gholston was released by New York on March 2, 2011 after three seasons with the team—a time in which he recorded no sacks (while, according to ESPN, over 600 other players recorded at least one). He has widely been considered one of the biggest busts in the history of the draft.[13][14][15]

Chicago Bears

Gholston was signed to a contract by the Chicago Bears on July 29, 2011.[16] The Bears waived Gholston on August 29, 2011.[17]

St. Louis Rams

The St. Louis Rams signed Gholston on August 22, 2012.[18] The Rams waived Gholston on August 31, 2012.[19]

Washington Redskins

After two seasons out of the NFL, on February 17, 2015 Gholston tweeted "Got a tryout with the Redskins #HTTR." [20]

NFL statistics

Year Team Games Combined Tackles Tackles Assisted Tackles Sacks Forced Fumbles Fumble Recoveries Fumble Return Yards Interceptions Interception Return Yards Yards per Interception Return Longest Interception Return Interceptions Returned for Touchdown Passes Defended
2008 NYJ 15 13 5 8 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009 NYJ 14 17 12 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2010 NYJ 16 12 7 5 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 45 42 24 18 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
[21]

Personal

His younger cousin, William, is a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[22]

References

1. ^http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2442694-the-worst-picks-in-nfl-draft-history/page/8
2. ^{{cite news|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/draft-bust-vernon-gholston-believes-that-rex-ryan-never-gave-him-a-chance?urn=nfl,wp5651|title=Draft bust Vernon Gholston believes that Rex Ryan never gave him a chance}}
3. ^{{cite web| url = http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=87743&SPID=10408&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=1321125| title = Defensive notes| publisher = Ohio State University Athletic Department| accessdate = November 18, 2007}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
4. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.browns247.com/content/view/1156/1/|title=Buckeyes DE Vernon Gholston turns heads at Combine|accessdate=2008-03-13|publisher=browns247.com|date=February 25, 2008|author=Cabot, Mary Kay |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080503031926/http://www.browns247.com/content/view/1156/1/ |archivedate = May 3, 2008}}
5. ^{{cite web | title=Pro Football War Room: Vernon Gholston Profile | url=http://warroom.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/2008/players/7888.html | work=SportingNews.com | accessdate=2009-05-28 }}
6. ^{{cite web | url =http://nfl.fanhouse.com/2008/02/25/vernon-gholston-gets-37-bench-press-reps-4-64-second-40-yard-da/ | title = 2008 NFL Combine Results GHolston | author = Dagger | date = February 29, 2008 | accessdate = 2009-04-19 | publisher = NFL Fanhouse}}
7. ^1 {{cite news |first=Greg |last=Bishop |title=Jets Pick Two From the Big Ten, and One’s a Big Surprise |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/27/sports/football/27jets.html |work=New York Times |date=April 27, 2008 }}
8. ^NFL Draft Scout.com
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://origin.newyorkjets.com/news/articles/show/2154-gholston-a-jet|title=Gholston a Jet|accessdate=2008-04-26|date=April 26, 2008|author=Allen, Eric}}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes}}
10. ^AP.com{{dead link|date=November 2012|bot=Legobot}}
11. ^https://bleacherreport.com/articles/840510-the-8-most-disastrous-rookie-contracts-in-nfl-history#slide
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2010/08/jets_de_vernon_gholston_has_al.html |title=Jets' DE Vernon Gholston has already been tested by opponents, coaches – and he's passing |accessdate=August 23, 2010 |date=August 23, 2010 |author=Vrentas, Jenny}}
13. ^{{cite web|title=Jets cut Vernon Gholston, Ben Hartsock |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6175578 |publisher=ESPN New York |author=Cimini, Rich |date=March 2, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110306130616/http://sports.espn.go.com:80/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=6175578 |archivedate=March 6, 2011 |accessdate=March 2, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}
14. ^{{cite web|title=Vernon Gholston an unprecedented NFL draft bust|url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/01/vernon-gholston-an-unprecedented-nfl-draft-bust/|publisher=ESPN New York|author=Smith, Michael David|date=March 1, 2011|accessdate=September 18, 2014}}
15. ^[https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/sports/nfl/2013/04/05/ranking-the-biggest-nfl-draft-busts-of-all-time/2016479/]
16. ^{{cite news|title=Bears to sign former No. 6 pick Gholston |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-looking-to-bring-in-former-6thround-pick-gholston-20110729,0,1381747.story |work=Chicago Tribune |author=McClure, Vaughn |date=July 29, 2011 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/60YJcEdRr?url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-bears-looking-to-bring-in-former-6thround-pick-gholston-20110729,0,1381747.story |archivedate=July 30, 2011 |accessdate=July 29, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}
17. ^{{cite news|title=Bears RB Taylor not cut – still with team for now |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/08/30/chester.taylor.ap/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a15 |work=Sports Illustrated |author=Associated Press |date=August 30, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104190122/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/08/30/chester.taylor.ap/index.html?sct=nfl_t2_a15 |archivedate=November 4, 2012 |accessdate=August 30, 2011 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}
18. ^{{cite web|title=Rams Finish Camp on Fun Note, Gholston Signed |url=http://blog.stlouisrams.com/2012/08/22/rams-finish-camp-on-fun-note-gholston-signed/ |publisher=St. Louis Rams |author=Wagoner, Nick |date=August 22, 2012 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6A8OD5NPm?url=http://blog.stlouisrams.com/2012/08/22/rams-finish-camp-on-fun-note-gholston-signed/ |archivedate=August 23, 2012 |accessdate=August 23, 2012 |deadurl=yes |df=mdy }}
19. ^{{cite news|title=Source: Rams cut Vernon Gholston|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8322341/st-louis-rams-vernon-gholston-released-source|work=ESPN|author=Associated Press|date=August 31, 2012|archiveurl=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8322341/st-louis-rams-vernon-gholston-released-|archivedate=August 31, 2012|accessdate=August 31, 2012}}
20. ^{{cite web|last1=Shook|first1=Nick|title=Vernon Gholston tweets he has tryout with Redskins|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000470920/article/vernon-gholston-tweets-he-has-tryout-with-redskins|website=NFL.com|accessdate=February 17, 2015}}
21. ^{{cite web|title=Vernon Gholston Stats|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/11240/vernon-gholston|publisher=ESPN Internet Ventures|accessdate=25 April 2014}}
22. ^{{cite web|title=Player Bio William Gholston|url=http://www.msuspartans.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gholston_william00.html|work=Michigan State Football official site}}

External links

  • [https://web.archive.org/web/20101205114336/http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/vernon-gholston/be5e85d7-6072-403c-ae16-191f755f0bf3/ New York Jets profile]
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