Blaine Gabbert

American football quarterback and player

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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