Sherrod gideon biography for kids

American gridiron football player (born 1977)

American football player

Sherrod Gideon (born February 21, 1977) is a former American and Canadian footballwide receiver.

He played college football at Southern Mississippi.

Sherrod gideon biography for kids

He was drafted in the 6th round (200th overall) in the 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints, he was the first player picked after Tom Brady.

Early years and college

Gideon was born in Greenwood, Mississippi and attended Greenwood High School.^[3]

Gideon attended college at Southern Mississippi.

In 1996, he appeared in 11 games, recording 33 receptions for 500 yards and one touchdown.^[4] In 1997, he appeared in 12 games, recording 53 reception for 1,008 yards and nine touchdowns. He also returned 33 punts for 347 yards.^[4] That season the Golden Eagles defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers, 41-7 in Liberty Bowl with Gideon being named the game's MVP.^[5] For the season, he finished 1st in Conference USA