[2] In his third start for Hofstra, he completed 21 of 33 passes and threw for a school record 315 yards in a 35–13 win over Kings Point Academy.
Heading into training camp, he was one of five quarterbacks looking for a roster spot, the others being Frank Ryan, Gary Lane, Dick Shiner, and fellow undrafted rookie Jim Alcorn.
[10] By the end of the preseason, Gault was cut from the active roster, and spent the 1968 season on the practice squad, but was noted as someone who could be the Browns' future starting quarterback.
As training camp began, Browns coach Blanton Collier planned to use Gault in exhibition games, as he was throwing the ball well in practice during the summer.
[15] By the end of preseason, Gault was named to the active roster as the Browns retained all three quarterbacks, an uncommon move at the time.
[17] Due to Nelsen's injury, Gault was given the start in next week's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, facing off against fellow rookie and first overall draft pick, Terry Bradshaw.
In his only career start, he completed one pass for 44 yards in 16 attempts, threw two interceptions, and finished the game with a 0.0 passer rating.
[19] Nelsen recovered from the injury the following week and turn back over for the Browns at quarterback; Gault did not play another snap that season.
[26] The New York Jets signed Gault as a free agent in 1973, and he was slated to compete with Al Woodall for the backup quarterback spot behind Joe Namath.