Blaine Gabbert
American football quarterback and player
Born
October 15th, 1989
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Drafted in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Played for multiple teams including the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals. Served as a backup quarterback and contributed to team efforts in various capacities throughout career. Notably reached Super Bowl LV as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Drafted 10th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011
Contributed to Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl LV victory
Played for San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals
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