Position: LB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 245
College: Tennessee
Experience: 3
Birthdate: 03/18/84
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Acquired by Eagles:
D5b-06 (168th selection overall)
Originally joined NFL:
Same as above
| Year |
G |
Tck |
Solo |
Ast |
Sacks |
Int |
TD |
| 2007 |
16 |
170 |
106 |
64 |
0.0 |
1 |
0 |
| Career |
32 |
228 |
142 |
86 |
1.0 |
2 |
0 |
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Omar Gaither
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Representatives of the Eagles, the NFL Grassroots Program, LISC and Monsignor Bonner HS cut the ribbon to unveil its newly refurbished synthetic field
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A fifth-round draft pick of the Eagles in 2006, the versatile Gaither enters the season as the team's starting WILL linebacker after serving as the starting MIKE linebacker in 2007. A vocal and instinctive playmaker, he quickly emerged as a force on defense last season, tallying team highs in tackles (170) and hurries (14), while also ranking 2nd in knockdowns (14).
2007 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Started all 16 games at MLB and tallied team highs in tackles (170) and QB hurries (14). Also ranked 2nd on the team with 14 KDs
- Was the 2007 recipient of the Jack Edelstein Memorial Award, which is given to the Eagles player with an uplifting manner, a love for life, and an exceptional sense of humor who makes all with whom he comes in contact with feel good
- Posted 14 tackles in a win vs. Buf. (12/30)
- Recorded 15 tackles, 1KD and 1 FF vs. NYG (12/9). The FF was the 1st of his career
- Tallied 13 tackles and 5 KDs at NE (11/25)
- Registered a career-high 16 tackles vs. Chi. (10/21)
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