Greg Tremble
{{Short description|American football player (born 1972)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1972|4|16}}
| birth_place = Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S.
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| number = 27, 25
| position = Safety
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lb = 188
| high_school = Warner Robins
| college = Georgia
| undraftedyear = 1994
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|1994}})
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|1995}})
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|1995}})
| highlights =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 11
| pfr = TremGr20
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Gregory Deshawn Tremble (born April 16, 1972) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
Early life
Tremble attended Warner Robins High School, where he started at safety in his last two years and also returned punts. He also practiced soccer.
He was classified as a proposition 48 student, so he had to enroll at Northeast Oklahoma Junior College to improve his grades.{{Cite web |last=Sentell |first=Jeff |date=2017-04-11 |title=What’s the feeling like when Kirby Smart offers the son of a former Bulldog? |url=https://www.dawgnation.com/football/recruiting/whats-feeling-like-kirby-smart-offers-son-former-bulldog/ |access-date=2024-07-08 |website=DawgNation |language=English}} In two seasons, he started 10 out of 14 games at free safety, recording 46 tackles (25 solo), 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 16 passes defensed (led the team in both seasons), 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He also led the team in punt returns with 15 for 227 yards (15.1-yard avg.).
As a junior he transferred to the University of Georgia. He was named the starter at free safety, led the team with 3 interceptions and received All-SEC honors.{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19921203&id=mpYtAAAAIBAJ&sjid=mqUEAAAAIBAJ&pg=4456,661430|work=Tuscaloosa News|date=December 3, 1992|title=SEC honors|author=Ed Shearer|access-date=August 29, 2021}}
As a senior, he was moved to cornerback and tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions, while returning one for a touchdown.{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/403219401/ | title=Tremble gives Bulldogs depth at free safety slot | access-date=August 29, 2021}}{{cite web| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1993/11/25/Georgia-43-Georgia-Tech-10/4872754203600/ | title=Georgia 43, Georgia Tech 10 | access-date=August 29, 2021}} He also returned 2 kickoffs for 59 yards (29.5-yard avg.). He finished his college career with 22 starts, 182 tackles (118 solo), 6 interceptions, 12 passes defensed and 3 fumble recoveries.
Professional career
Tremble was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 1994 NFL draft on May 10.{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/73431190/ | title=Transactions | access-date=August 29, 2021}} On August 22, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle.{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/08/23/sports/transactions-037664.html | title=Transactions | access-date=August 29, 2021}} He was waived on February 27, 1995.
On March 10, 1995, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1995-03-11-1995070010-story.html | title=Transactions | access-date=August 29, 2021}} He was a reserve player, registering 6 defensive tackles and 6 special teams tackles. He appeared in 7 games and was released on October 18. The team would go on to win Super Bowl XXX.
On October 21, 1995, he was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1995-10-22-1995295097-story.html | title=Transactions | access-date=August 29, 2021}} He appeared in 4 games before being released on November 21.{{cite web| url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1995-11-22-1995326007-story.html | title=Transactions | access-date=August 29, 2021}}
Personal life
References
{{Reflist|30em}}
{{Super Bowl XXX}}
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Category:Players of American football from Warner Robins, Georgia
Category:American football safeties
Category:Northeastern Oklahoma A&M Golden Norsemen football players
Category:Georgia Bulldogs football players