| Omar
Gaither
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LB Omar Gaither: LB Could be Replaced 
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Nov 23, 2008 |
LB Omar Gaither: PHI: Gaither Next For Extension?
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Sep 8, 2008 |
Scout Radio: Omar Gaither
Eagles LB on his upcoming game, camp experience, Chris Gocong and more!
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Aug 17, 2007 |
Scout Radio: LB Omar Gaither
Eagles LB on his rookie season, the run defense and more!
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Jul 23, 2007 |
Omar Gaither on Sirius NFL Radio
Interview Highlights and Audio
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
Jan 29, 2007 |
Strong Draft Will Pay Dividends
The Eagles had a great draft and it will pay off big-time in the regular season.
-by WarNest.com
Sep 7, 2006 |
Eagles Willing To Serve Youth
Young players will have opportunities on both sides of the ball.
-by WarNest.com
Aug 8, 2006 |
Just Two of Eight Draft Picks Signed
The Eagles are slowly making progress on getting players signed.
-by WarNest.com
Jun 20, 2006 |
LB Omar Gaither: Signs on the Bottom Line
-by theOBR.com
Jun 19, 2006 |
Prospect Profile: Omar Gaither
Prospect Profile: Omar Gaither
-by Scout.com
Mar 21, 2006 |
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Ht: 6-2
Wt: 225
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03/14/1984 |
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| Though he‘s one of the Vols’ finest all-around athletes, Gaither may not crack the starting lineup because of Tennessee’s superior talent at the three linebacker positions. He’s currently listed second team at strongside ‘backer behind Jason Mitchell. Gaither is so quick that he got some work at strong safety in the spring and could see spot duty there this fall. 2003: Recorded 23 total tackles, including three stops for loss. Had a five-tackle game at Auburn and led UT with 10 special-teams tackles. 2002: Played in all 13 games, recording 17 tackles. Twelve of these came on special teams, leading the team in that category. HIGH SCHOOL: A PrepStar All-American selection who ranked as the No. 7 linebacker in the Atlantic region. Starred in three sports for Myers Park High School. A four-year starter in football, Gaither made 41 consecutive starts. As a senior he gained 841 yards rushing and scored eight touchdowns on only 91 carries. At outside linebacker, he recorded 94 tackles, intercepted three passes returning one 77 yards for a touchdown. He also had 31/2 sacks, caused five fumbles, made eight tackles behind the line of scrimmage and blocked two kicks. He returned another interception 83 yards for a score that was negated by a penalty. Gaither carries a perfect 4.0 grade point average while maintaining a full load of college prep courses and he was named the Defensive Player of the Game for his outstanding performance in the Carolina Shrine All-Star Game. Gaither, who has 4.6 speed and a 36-inch vertical leap, averages a double-double in scoring and rebounding for the Myers Park basketball team and is a standout in the triple jump and relays. Also received All-America honors from Tom Lemming and Borderwars.com. Tom Lemming lists him as the nation's No. 14 linebacker prospect. Rated as the country's No. 27 linebacker prospect by Borderwars.com. Member of the Student Sports All-Southeast team. Listed in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Super Southern 100. Listed as North Carolina's No. 13 prospect by SuperPrep and a member of their All-Mid-Atlantic team. Listed as the No. 5 prospect in North Carolina by the Charlotte Observer. Named Student Athlete of the Year by the Charlotte Touchdown Club.
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