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Gerard Lawson

Lawson (#30) chases after Mark Bradley in 2009
No. 30, 47, 22
Position:	Cornerback / Return specialist
Personal information
Born:	(1985-01-12) January 12, 1985 (age 40) North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Palo Verde (Las Vegas, Nevada)
College:	Oregon State
Undrafted:	2008
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2008–2009) Hartford Colonials (2010) Philadelphia Eagles (2010) BC Lions (2012–2013)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 3 Fumble recoveries: 1 Return yards: 167
Player stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Gerard Lawson, born on January 12, 1985, is a former American football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position, and also as a kickoff returner, meaning he would catch kicks and run them back.

He started his professional career with the Cleveland Browns in 2008. Before that, he played college football at Oregon State University. He even won the Most Valuable Player award at the 2007 Hula Bowl, which is a special game for college football stars. Lawson also played for other teams like the Hartford Colonials, Philadelphia Eagles, and BC Lions.

Gerard Lawson's Football Journey

Starting with the Cleveland Browns

Gerard Lawson joined the Cleveland Browns in 2008. He was an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't picked in the main NFL draft but was signed by a team afterward. He signed a one-year contract on April 28, 2008.

Lawson played in 20 games for the Browns during the 2008 and 2009 seasons. He made five special teams tackles. He also returned four kickoffs for a total of 115 yards.

Playing for the Hartford Colonials

After leaving the Browns, Lawson played for the Hartford Colonials. This team was part of the United Football League in 2010.

In his very first game for the Colonials, he made a big play. He intercepted a pass and ran it back 41 yards for a touchdown! During that season, he also returned 23 kickoffs for a total of 483 yards.

Time with the Philadelphia Eagles

On December 24, 2010, Lawson signed a three-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. He joined the team to replace another player who was injured. However, he was released by the Eagles on July 28, 2011.

Playing in Canada with the BC Lions

Lawson then moved to Canada to play football. He signed with the BC Lions on April 24, 2012. The BC Lions are a team in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played with them for a little over a year before being released on June 16, 2013.