Freddie Gene Gilbert (born April 8, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL).
Born and raised in Griffin, Georgia, Gilbert attended Griffin High School,[1] and then went on to play college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
[2] As a senior, he was honored by United Press International (UPI) as a first-team All-American.
[3] Gilbert was selected by the Broncos in the first round of the 1984 Supplemental draft,[4][5] but opted to play his first two years professionally with the New Jersey Generals of the USFL.
[7] Gilbert finished his career with the Phoenix Cardinals in 1989.