Gaither Signed To Four-Year Deal
June 16, 2006
By SHANE EVANS
One down, seven to go. The Eagles announced Friday that they have signed their first draft pick, MIKE linebacker Omar Gaither to a four-year deal.
Drafted late in the 5th round with the 168th overall selection, Gaither was the seventh of eight players the Eagles picked in the 2006 NFL Draft. The 6-1, 235-pound Gaither was the starting SAM linebacker at Tennessee and a two-time all-SEC second team player.
Gaither will look to get in the mix with special teams this season and back-up Jeremiah Trotter and Mark Simoneau.
Last season, the Eagles had 11 selections and signed seventh-round draft pick, defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall first.
Due to the Hall of Fame game against the Raiders in Canton, Oh., the Eagles will have less time to sign their rookies before the preseason begins on August 6.
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June 16, 2006
By SHANE EVANS
One down, seven to go. The Eagles announced Friday that they have signed their first draft pick, MIKE linebacker Omar Gaither to a four-year deal.
Drafted late in the 5th round with the 168th overall selection, Gaither was the seventh of eight players the Eagles picked in the 2006 NFL Draft. The 6-1, 235-pound Gaither was the starting SAM linebacker at Tennessee and a two-time all-SEC second team player.
Gaither will look to get in the mix with special teams this season and back-up Jeremiah Trotter and Mark Simoneau.
Last season, the Eagles had 11 selections and signed seventh-round draft pick, defensive tackle Keyonta Marshall first.
Due to the Hall of Fame game against the Raiders in Canton, Oh., the Eagles will have less time to sign their rookies before the preseason begins on August 6.
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