He played college football for the Syracuse Orange, earning unanimous All-American honors in 1992.

He played professionally for the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals of the NFL.

After his football career ended, he served as assistant athletics director at Syracuse University.

[4] The Chicago Bears selected Gedney in the third round (61st overall pick) in the 1993 NFL draft.

On April 29, 2010, Gedney was promoted to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts at Syracuse University.