Gerald Sensabaugh
 Gerald Sensabaugh playing at a game in Denver in 2009. |
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| No. 43 Dallas Cowboys | |
| Safety | |
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| Date of birth: June 13, 1983 | |
| Place of birth: Kingsport, Tennessee | |
| Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | Weight: 209 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: North Carolina/East Tennessee State University | |
| NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 5 / Pick: 157 | |
| Debuted in 2005 for the Jacksonville Jaguars | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011 | |
| Tackles | 353 |
| Sacks | 2.0 |
| INTs | 14 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Gerald Lind Sensabaugh, Jr. (born June 13, 1983) is an American football safety who currently plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina and East Tennessee State University.
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[edit] Early years
Sensabaugh attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a standout in football and track. In football, he helped lead his team to two Class 5A Semifinals appearances and, as a senior, also played on offense, recording 42 receptions for 420 yards and seven touchdowns and was an All-Big Nine selection. In track, he won a state championship in the long jump.
[edit] College career
Sensabaugh originally attended East Tennessee State University but transferred to the University of North Carolina as a senior when ETSU disbanded their football program. He finished his one-year UNC career with four interceptions, five fumble recoveries and three touchdowns. He tied an NCAA single-game record after blocking three punts in one game.
[edit] Professional career
[edit] Jacksonville Jaguars
Sensabaugh recorded a 46" vertical at the NFL Combine, the highest for an NFL player on record.[1] He was then selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the fifth round (157th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft.
Sensabaugh started every game of his rookie season, one of few to do so. After performing well on special teams and in the playoffs, he got a chance to start for the remainder of the season at Strong safety after Pro Bowler Donovin Darius was injured. In 2006, Sensabaugh continued to play well on special teams and, then halfway through the season, he yet again became a starter when Darius suffered a season ending knee injury.
[edit] Dallas Cowboys
On March 10, 2009, Sensabaugh agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.[2]
On December 9, 2011 Sensabaugh received a 5-year contract extension from the Cowboys.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "Best Vertical Jump". topendsports.com. http://www.topendsports.com/sport/gridiron/nfl-draft-results.htm. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
- ^ "Cowboys to add safety Gerald Sensabaugh". Dallas Morning News. March 10, 2009. http://cowboysblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/03/cowboys-to-add-safety-gerald-sensabaugh.html. Retrieved March 10, 2009.
- ^ "Cowboys give Sensabaugh 5-year extension". FOX News. 9 December 2011. http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2011/12/09/cowboys-give-sensabaugh-5-year-extension/. Retrieved 9 December 2011.
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