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GOSDER CHERILUS
Tackle
Boston College 4th Year
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 325
Born: 6/28/84 Somerville, Mass.
Dra : ‘08, R1 (17)-Det
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
MANE FACTS
Cherilus was a fan of the New England Patriots while growing up.
Developed an appreciation for various aspects of diff erent former
off ensive linemen’s games, such as Seahawks T Walter Jones’ feet,
former Ravens’ T Jonathan Ogden’s length and former Saints/Rams/
Chiefs T Kyle Turley’s mindset.
Cherilus’ favorite entertainer is Will Smith and he especially enjoys
the Fresh Prince of Bel Aire. His favorite movies are: Gladiator and
Man on Fire.
On game days, Cherilus is very particular about not feeling rushed. He
makes sure to show up early so that he can get ready at his own pace.
Outside of football, Cherilus is working on developing and opening a
Steak House/Bar. A er his playing days, he wants to develop and lease
commercial real estate.
TRANSACTIONS
Dra ed by the Detroit Lions in the fi rst round (17th overall) in the
2008 NFL Dra .
PRO
Cherilus has been the Lions starting right tackle in each of his fi rst three
seasons a er being dra ed by Detroit in the fi rst round (17th overall) of the
2008 NFL Dra . He established himself as the Lions’ starting right tackle
as a rookie and has played in 43 games with 38 starts.
2010: Teams’ starting right tackle. Anchors right side of off ensive line and
helped unit protect the quarterback as the team fi nished fi h in NFL in sacksper-pass-play
(4.09 pct.), giving up just 27 sacks this year on 660 pass plays.
Part of an off ensive line against Philadelphia (9/19) that helped team
gain 115 yards rushing, including 78 and 2 touchdowns from rookie
RB Jahvid Best.
Started at right tackle and was part of an off ensive line unit that allowed
just 1 sack on 33 pass plays in the Lions 44-6 win vs. St. Louis.
In 37-25 victory over Washington (10/31), starting right tackle of offensive
line that allowed one sack on 46 pass plays.
Le game early with knee injury against New England (11/25).
Inactive against Green Bay (12/12) with injury (knee).
Placed on Injured/Reserve Dec. 15, 2010.
COLLEGE
A er starting 37 consecutive games at right tackle for the Eagles, Cherilus
moved to the demanding le tackle position his senior year becoming an
instrumental part of an off ense that ranked seventh in the nation with an
average of 323.9 aerial yards per game.
As the recipient of the team’s Unsung Hero Award in 2007, he also
garnered All-Atlantic Coast Conference second-team honors and
served as a team captain.
Started all 13 games at right tackle as a sophomore and delivered 53
knockdown blocks and helped the Eagles to lead the Atlantic Coast
Conference in total off ense, averaging 387.75 yards per game.
Was the only redshirt freshman to start on BC’s off ensive line in 2004,
helping the team average 385.4 yards per game in total off ense.
Closed out his career with 51 consecutive starts for the Eagles, setting
a school record.
PERSONAL
Attended Somerville (Mass.) High School where he was a Boston Globe and
Boston Herald All-Scholastic selection as a senior.
Played tackle on both sides of the ball.
Named to Tom Lemming’s All-American team in 2002, the same season
that he captured All-State accolades from the Massachusetts State
Coaches Association.
Excelled on Somerville’s basketball team as a power forward and center.
Performed in the shot put for the track team.
Communications major, who graduated in the spring of 2007 from the
College of Arts & Sciences.
Came to the United States from Haiti at age 14 and became a U.S.
citizen shortly a er.
Son of Morisena Exilus and Jenel Cherilus.
Born Gosder Cherilus on June 28, 1984 in Haiti and resides in Somerville,
Massachusetts.
PLAYER PROFILES
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CHERILUS’S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S
2008 Det 16 13
2009 Det 15 13
2010 Det 12 12
Totals 43 38