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Marcus Gilchrist Biography
Marcus Gilchrist is one of the most popular and richest Football Safety who was born on December 8, 1988 in High Point, North Carolina, United States.
He made his professional regular season debut in the San Diego Chargers’ season-opener against the Minnesota Vikings and recorded one tackle in their 24–17 victory. Gilchrist made his first career tackle on Michael Jenkins during an 11-yard reception in the second quarter. On October 2, 2011, Gilchrist earned his first career start after replacing Quentin Jammer who was inactive due to a hamstring injury. He made six solo tackles, two pass deflections, and made his first career interception during a 26–16 victory against the Miami Dolphins in Week 4. His interception came off a pass attempt by quarterback Chad Henne that was originally intended for tight end Anthony Fasano in the first quarter. In Week 8, he replaced Antoine Cason in the starting lineup after Cason was unable to contain New York Jets’ wide receiver Plaxico Burress the previous week. Gilchrist remained the starter in Week 9 and recorded a season-high nine combined tackles during a 45–38 loss against the Green Bay Packers. He was inactive for two games (Weeks 11–12) after injuring his hamstring in Week 10. On December 11, 2011, Gilchrist broke up a pass and made an interception during a 37–10 victory against the Buffalo Bills. He intercepted a pass by Tyler Thigpen in the fourth quarter. He finished his rookie season with 34 combined tackles (27 solo), four pass deflections, and two interceptions in 14 games and four starts.
On July 29, 2011, the San Diego Chargers signed Gilchrist to a four-year, $3.95 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $1.37 million.
| Name | Marcus Gilchrist |
| First Name | Patrick |
| Last Name | Toelen |
| Occupation | Football Safety |
| Birthday | December 8 |
| Birth Year | 1988 |
| Place of Birth | High Point |
| Home Town | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Ronny Gilchrist |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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At Clemson, Gilchrist played with four of his defensive teammates who were selected in the 2011 NFL Draft. According to the Tigers’ coaches though, it was his football IQ that made him stand out, along with an impressive showing at the NFL combine where he posted a 38-inch vertical leap and put up 26 bench-press repetitions at 225 pounds, second-most among all defensive backs.
Marcus Gilchrist Net Worth
Marcus Gilchrist is one of the richest Football Safety from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marcus Gilchrist's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Marcus Tyler Gilchrist (born December 8, 1988) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Clemson. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft and also had stints with the New York Jets, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Football Safety |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Gilchrist competed against Antoine Cason and Shareece Wright during training camp for a job as a starting cornerback. Defensive coordinator John Pagano officially named Gilchrist the third cornerback on the depth chart to begin 2012, behind starting cornerbacks Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason. On November 25, 2012, Gilchrist was placed at free safety in the fourth quarter after Eric Weddle exited the game with a concussion. In Week 13, Gilchrist started at strong safety after Atari Bigby and Darrell Stuckey were inactive due to injuries. He collected a season-high eight combined tackles (seven solo) in the Chargers’ 20–13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. The following week, Gilchrist earned his second start at safety and recorded five combined tackles and made his first career sack on Ben Roethlisberger during a 34–24 victory at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. He completed the 2012 season with 59 combined tackles (48 solo), two pass deflections, and a sack in 16 games and four starts.
On December 8, 2013, Gilchrist collected a season-high eight combined tackles during a 37–14 win against the New York Giants in Week 14. The following week, he recorded six solo tackles, a pass deflection, and made the second sack of his career on Peyton Manning during the Chargers’ 30–27 victory at the Denver Broncos in Week 15. He started all 16 games and recorded a total of 77 combined tackles (59 solo), five pass deflections, two interceptions, a forced fumble, and a sack.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Marcus Gilchrist height 1.78 m Patrick weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
The San Diego Chargers selected Gilchrist in the second round (50th overall) of the 2011 NFL Draft. He was the sixth cornerback drafted and was the first of two cornerbacks the Chargers drafted in 2011.
Gilchrist entered training camp slated as the starting strong safety, but competed against Jahleel Addae to retain the role. Head coach Mike McCoy named Gilchrist the starting strong safety to begin the regular season, opposite free safety Eric Weddle. On November 23, 2014, Gilchrist recorded seven combined tackles, a pass deflection, and an interception during a 27–24 win against the St. Louis Rams in Week 14. He intercepted a pass attempt by Shaun Hill, that was intended for wide receiver Kenny Britt, and sealed the Chargers’ victory at the end of the fourth quarter. In Week 16, he collected a season-high eight combined tackles in the Chargers’ 23–14 loss against the New England Patriots. He completed the season with 76 combined tackles (59 solo), five passes defensed, two forced fumbles, an interception, and a sack in 16 games and 16 starts. Gilchrist sustained a shoulder injury during the end of the season. Pro Football Focus ranked Gilchrist the 72nd best overall safety among all qualifying safeties in 2014.
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Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Marcus Gilchrist. You may help us to build the dating records for Marcus Gilchrist!On January 1, 2013, the San Diego Chargers fired general manager A.J. Smith and head coach Norv Turner after the team compiled a 7–9 record in 2012. On May 5, 2013, it was reported that Gilchrist would attempt to move to strong safety during training camp after the Chargers released Atari Bigby. He competed for the job at strong safety against Darrell Stuckey, Brandon Taylor, Sean Cattouse, and Jahleel Addae. The San Diego Chargers’ new head coach, Mike McCoy, named Gilchrist the starting strong safety to begin the 2013 regular season, alongside free safety Eric Weddle.
Top Facts about Marcus Gilchrist
- Marcus Gilchrist is a professional American football player.
- He was born on December 8, 1988.
- Gilchrist played college football at Clemson University.
- He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in 2011.
- Gilchrist has played for several NFL teams including the Jets and Raiders.
- He primarily plays as a safety or cornerback.
- In his career, he has recorded over 400 tackles and 14 interceptions.
- Gilchrist has also been involved in community service projects throughout his career.
- He signed with the Detroit Lions in August 2020 but was released before the season started.
- As of now, he is currently a free agent looking for a new team to sign with.
Facts & Trivia
Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular Football Safety. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Marcus Gilchrist celebrates birthday on December 8 of every year.
The San Diego Chargers finished third in the AFC West with a 9–7 record and earned a wildcard berth. On January 5, 2014, Gilchrist started in his first career playoff game and recorded five combined tackles during a 27–10 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Wildcard Game. On January 12, 2014, he collected seven solo tackles as the Chargers lost 24–10 in the AFC Divisional Round at the Denver Broncos. Pro Football Focus ranked Gilchrist the 20th best safety in 2013.
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