Robert Gallery
American football offensive tackle
Born
July 26th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Iowa, where earned All-American honors. Drafted by the Oakland Raiders as the second overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. Played primarily as an offensive tackle during a professional career spanning eight seasons in the NFL with the Raiders and the Seattle Seahawks. Known for contributions to the offensive line, providing protection for quarterbacks and paving the way for running backs.
Selected as the second overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft
Earned All-American honors in college
Played for the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks
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