He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the second round (53rd overall pick) of the 1985 NFL draft.
Born to Guyanese parents, Gill played cricket, soccer and rugby while growing up in London.
[2][3] Gill was not initially attracted to football, not liking the stoppage after each play.
[3] He played football at Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York City.
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