[2] He played defensive tackle at Wichita State, and then for 13 seasons in the NFL (New Orleans Saints 1984–1989, Washington Redskins 1990–1993, Atlanta Falcons 1994–1995, and Denver Broncos 1996).
At 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) and 290 pounds (130 kg) he was a forceful pass rusher, famous for his "forklift" rush, in which he picked up his blocker and carried him to the quarterback.
Geathers' career was cut short when he ruptured his Achilles tendon during training camp with the Denver Broncos and spent the 1997 season on injured reserve,[4] the same year the Broncos would go on to win the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.
Geathers attended Choppee High School located in Georgetown, South Carolina.
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