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|position=[[Tight End]] |
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|birth_date={{Birth date and age|1994|1|7}} |
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|birth_place=[[New Orleans, Louisiana]] |
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|high_school=[[Riverside Academy, Reserve LA|Riverside Academy (LA)]] |
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|college=[[Baylor Bears basketball|Baylor]] |
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* [[Dallas Cowboys]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})* |
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* [[Associated Press|AP]] honorable-mention [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2015 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2015]]) |
* [[Associated Press|AP]] honorable-mention [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] ([[2015 NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|2015]]) |
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* Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2015) |
* Big 12 All-Defensive Team (2015) |
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* [[Louisiana Mr. Basketball]] (2011) |
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| ⚫ | '''Ricardo Darnell "Rico" Gathers''' (born January 7, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Dallas Cowboys]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college basketball]] at [[Baylor University]] and did not play [[college football]]. He was selected in the sixth round (217th overall) in the [[2016 NFL draft]] by the Dallas Cowboys. |
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==Early years== |
==Early years== |
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==College career== |
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Gathers accepted a scholarship from [[Baylor University]]. He became a starter at power forward as a junior, averaging 11.6 points (second on the team), 11.6 rebounds (led the team), 1.2 steals and one block and in 29.9 minutes per game. At the end of the season he received [[Big 12 Conference|All-Big 12]], honorable-mention [[All-American]] and Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors.<ref name=Big12>{{cite web|title=Sooners' Hield Leads All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Honors|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209934691|website=[[Big 12 Conference]]|accessdate=May 17, 2015|date=March 8, 2015}}</ref> He also led the conference in double-doubles with 17. He recorded a school record 28 rebounds in a win over [[Huston-Tillotson]]. his final year he averaged 11.4 points and 9.1 rebounds. |
Gathers accepted a scholarship from [[Baylor University]]. He became a starter at [[power forward]] as a junior, averaging 11.6 points (second on the team), 11.6 rebounds (led the team), 1.2 steals and one block and in 29.9 minutes per game. At the end of the season he received [[Big 12 Conference|All-Big 12]], honorable-mention [[All-American]] and Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors.<ref name=Big12>{{cite web|title=Sooners' Hield Leads All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Honors|url=http://www.big12sports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209934691|website=[[Big 12 Conference]]|accessdate=May 17, 2015|date=March 8, 2015}}</ref> He also led the conference in double-doubles with 17. He recorded a school record 28 rebounds in a win over [[Huston-Tillotson]]. his final year he averaged 11.4 points and 9.1 rebounds. |
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Head coach [[Art Briles]] encouraged him to spend his last year of college eligibility with the football team, but he still chose to declare for the [[NFL Draft]]. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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===Pre-draft=== |
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Although he had not played a down of football since [[middle school]] as a 13-year-old, he was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the sixth round (217th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]], based on the potential he showed during his pre-draft workout.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000658858/article/cowboys-draft-former-baylor-hoops-star-rico-gathers | title=Cowboys draft former Baylor hoops star Rico Gathers | publisher=nfl.com | date=April 30, 2016 | accessdate=April 30, 2016 | author=Parr, Dan}}</ref> He is following in the foot steps of [[Cornell Green (defensive back)|Cornell Green]], [[Peter Gent]], [[Percy Howard]], [[Ken Johnson (defensive end, born 1947)|Ken Johnson]], [[Ron Howard (American football)|Ron Howard]] and [[Manny Hendrix]], as [[basketball]] players that were converted by the Cowboys to play professional [[American football|football]]. |
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| note = All values from Baylor pro day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=1016784&draftyear=2016&genpos=TE |title=Rico Gathers, DS #26 TE, Baylor |website=NFLDraftScout.com |access-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref>6 |
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Although he had not played a down of football since [[middle school]] as a 14-year-old,<ref name="TSB">{{cite web |url=http://www.thesportsblaze.com/baylor-forward-rico-gathers-considering-switching-over-to-football/8494 |title=Former Baylor forward Rico Gathers to pursue NFL career |last=Jossart |first=Trevor |website=TheSportsBlaze.com |date=April 23, 2016 |access-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref> Gathers informed [[Baylor Bears football team|Baylor]] [[head coach]] [[Art Briles]] tat he would be joining the Bears football team for the [[2016 Baylor Bears football team|2016]] season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.todaysu.com/u-news/baylor-power-forward-rico-gathers-to-play-for-football-team-next-fall/ |title=Baylor power forward Rico Gathers to play for football team next fall |last=Stack |first=Dan |website=TodaysU.com |date=February 29, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016}}</ref> However, he later decided to forgot playing for Baylor and entered the 2016 NFL draft after the Baylor men's basketball team lost in the first round of the [[2016 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament]] to [[2015–16 Yale Bulldogs men's basketball team|Yale]].<ref name="TSB" /> |
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===Dallas Cowboys=== |
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On September 3, 2016, Gathers was released by the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite web|title=Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi?sf35076210=1|last=Helman|first=David|website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> |
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Gathers was selected by the [[Dallas Cowboys]] in the sixth round (217th overall) of the [[2016 NFL Draft]], based on the potential he showed during his pre-draft workout.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000658858/article/cowboys-draft-former-baylor-hoops-star-rico-gathers |title=Cowboys draft former Baylor hoops star Rico Gathers |publisher=nfl.com |date=April 30, 2016 |accessdate=April 30, 2016 |last=Parr |first=Dan}}</ref> On September 3, 2016, Gathers was released by the Cowboys.<ref>{{cite web|title=Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI|url=http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2016/09/03/three-former-draft-picks-among-cowboys-cuts-mcfadden-moved-nfi?sf35076210=1|last=Helman|first=David|website=DallasCowboys.com}}</ref> The next day, he was signed to the Cowboys [[practice squad]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.star-telegram.com/sports/nfl/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-corner-blog/article99965397.html |title=Former basketball standout Rico Gathers on Cowboys’ practice squad |website=Star-Telegram.com |date=September 4, 2016 |access-date=September 6, 2016}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Gather's father is the cousin of the late [[Hank Gathers]], an [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] and former [[Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball|Loyola Marymount]] star.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Rico Gathers Bio|url=http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/rico_gathers_821204.html|website=''BaylorBears.com''|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> He is married and has a |
Gather's father is the cousin of the late [[Hank Gathers]], an [[NCAA Men's Basketball All-Americans|All-American]] and former [[Loyola Marymount Lions men's basketball|Loyola Marymount]] star.<ref name=bio>{{cite web|title=Rico Gathers Bio|url=http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/rico_gathers_821204.html|website=''BaylorBears.com''|accessdate=16 April 2015}}</ref> He is married and has a one-year-old son as of 2015.<ref name=wacotrib>{{cite news|title=Baylor basketball forward Gathers arrested on theft charge|url=http://www.wacotrib.com/sports/baylor/mens_basketball/baylor-basketball-forward-gathers-arrested-on-theft-charge/article_ef57c4f1-2707-59bf-816d-5cac8500a4ba.html|accessdate=June 11, 2015|work=[[Waco Tribune]]|date=June 10, 2015}}</ref> |
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*[https://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/rico-gathers Dallas Cowboys bio] |
* [https://www.dallascowboys.com/team/players/roster/rico-gathers Dallas Cowboys bio] |
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*[http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/rico_gathers_821204.html Baylor bio] |
* [http://www.baylorbears.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/rico_gathers_821204.html Baylor bio] |
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Revision as of 08:46, 6 September 2016
| Dallas Cowboys | |
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| Position: | Tight End |
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| Born: | January 7, 1994 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Height: | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Weight: | 275 lb (125 kg) |
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| High school: | Riverside Academy (LA) |
| College: | Baylor |
| NFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 6 / Pick: 217 |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Practice squad |
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Ricardo Darnell "Rico" Gathers (born January 7, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college basketball at Baylor University and did not play college football. He was selected in the sixth round (217th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.
Early years
Gathers was named Louisiana Mr. Basketball while at Riverside Academy in Reserve. As a sophomore he contributed to his team winning the state title, while averaging 19.8 points, 11.5 rebounds, 4.5 blocks and earning Most Outstanding Player honors at the state tournament.
As a junior he averaged 20.7 points, 16.2 rebounds and 3.9 blocks per game. As a senior he helped his team reach the Class 2A state championship game, while averaging 22 points, 17 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game.
College career
Gathers accepted a scholarship from Baylor University. He became a starter at power forward as a junior, averaging 11.6 points (second on the team), 11.6 rebounds (led the team), 1.2 steals and one block and in 29.9 minutes per game. At the end of the season he received All-Big 12, honorable-mention All-American and Big 12 All-Defensive Team honors.[1] He also led the conference in double-doubles with 17. He recorded a school record 28 rebounds in a win over Huston-Tillotson. his final year he averaged 11.4 points and 9.1 rebounds.
Professional career
Pre-draft
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Broad jump | ||||||
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| 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
273 lb (124 kg) |
4.79 s | 1.71 s | 2.79 s | 4.56 s | 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | ||||||
| All values from Baylor pro day.[2]6 | ||||||||||||
Although he had not played a down of football since middle school as a 14-year-old,[3] Gathers informed Baylor head coach Art Briles tat he would be joining the Bears football team for the 2016 season.[4] However, he later decided to forgot playing for Baylor and entered the 2016 NFL draft after the Baylor men's basketball team lost in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament to Yale.[3]
Dallas Cowboys
Gathers was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (217th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft, based on the potential he showed during his pre-draft workout.[5] On September 3, 2016, Gathers was released by the Cowboys.[6] The next day, he was signed to the Cowboys practice squad.[7]
Personal life
Gather's father is the cousin of the late Hank Gathers, an All-American and former Loyola Marymount star.[8] He is married and has a one-year-old son as of 2015.[9]
References
- ^ "Sooners' Hield Leads All-Big 12 Men's Basketball Honors". Big 12 Conference. March 8, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ "Rico Gathers, DS #26 TE, Baylor". NFLDraftScout.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ a b Jossart, Trevor (April 23, 2016). "Former Baylor forward Rico Gathers to pursue NFL career". TheSportsBlaze.com. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ Stack, Dan (February 29, 2016). "Baylor power forward Rico Gathers to play for football team next fall". TodaysU.com. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ^ Parr, Dan (April 30, 2016). "Cowboys draft former Baylor hoops star Rico Gathers". nfl.com. Retrieved April 30, 2016.
- ^ Helman, David. "Three Former Draft Picks Among Cowboys' Cuts; McFadden Moved To NFI". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ "Former basketball standout Rico Gathers on Cowboys' practice squad". Star-Telegram.com. September 4, 2016. Retrieved September 6, 2016.
- ^ "Rico Gathers Bio". BaylorBears.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|website=(help) - ^ "Baylor basketball forward Gathers arrested on theft charge". Waco Tribune. June 10, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2015.