Dondre Gilliam facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | February 9, 1977 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Aberdeen (MD) | ||||
| College: | Millersville | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2001 | ||||
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| CFL status: | International | ||||
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Dondre A. Gilliam was born on February 9, 1977. He is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Dondre Gilliam played for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Scottish Claymores and the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
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Early Life and College
Dondre Gilliam grew up in Aberdeen, Maryland. He went to Aberdeen High School there. After high school, he started college at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Later, he moved to Millersville University of Pennsylvania to continue his studies and play football.
Playing Professional Football
Dondre Gilliam started his professional football journey in 2001. The San Diego Chargers, an NFL team, signed him on April 24, 2001. This happened even though he was not chosen in the main NFL draft that year.
Time with the Chargers and NFL Europe
In 2002, Dondre Gilliam was sent to play for the Scottish Claymores. This team was part of NFL Europe, a league that helped players develop their skills. He played for the Claymores in 2002. After that, he spent more time with the San Diego Chargers. He was part of their main team and also their practice squad. He played for the Chargers during the 2002 and 2003 seasons.
Playing in Canada
After his time in the NFL, Dondre Gilliam moved to Canada. He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on August 17, 2004. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the Tiger-Cats for two seasons. He left the team on May 28, 2006.
