Mardy Gilyard
{{Short description|American gridiron football player (born 1986)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2015}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Mardy Gilyard
| image = MarshawnGilyardPirates2019.jpg
| caption = Gilyard with the Massachusetts Pirates in 2019
| current_team =
| number =
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|12|2}}
| birth_place = Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lbs = 187
| high_school = Palm Coast (FL) Flagler
| college = Cincinnati
| draftyear = 2010
| draftround = 4
| draftpick = 99
| pastteams =
- St. Louis Rams ({{NFL Year|2010}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2011}})*
- Philadelphia Eagles ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2012}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2013}})*
- Montreal Alouettes ({{CFL Year|2013}})*
- Jacksonville Sharks ({{AFL Year|2014}})
- Montreal Alouettes ({{CFL Year|2014}})
- Jacksonville Sharks ({{AFL Year|2016}})
- Monterrey Steel ({{NAL Year|2017}})
- Massachusetts Pirates (2018–2021)
- Tiburones de Cancún (2022)
| pastcoaching =
- Nichols (2019–2022)
Special teams coordinator & defensive backs coach - Massachusetts Pirates (2023)
Offensive assistant
| highlights =
- First-Team All-NAL (2019)
- First-team All-American (2009)
- 2× First-team Big East (2008, 2009)
- 2× Big East Special Teams POY (2008, 2009)
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 8
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 78
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| cflstatlabel1 = Receptions
| cflstatvalue1 = 2
| cflstatlabel2 = Receiving yards
| cflstatvalue2 = 16
| cflstatlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| cflstatvalue3 =
| aflstatlabel1 = Receptions
| aflstatvalue1 = 182
| aflstatlabel2 = Receiving yards
| aflstatvalue2 = 2,006
| aflstatlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| aflstatvalue3 = 56
| pfr = GilyMa00
| afl = 12884
| cfl-archive = https://web.archive.org/web/20150928125901/http://www.cfl.ca/roster/show/id/6537
}}
Marshawn "Mardy" Gilyard (born December 2, 1986) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.
Early life
Gilyard attended Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, Florida, where he was a first-team Class 5A all-state selection. He capped his career with over 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns and was named MVP of the Florida Coast All-Star Game.
Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gilyard was not ranked among the nation's best wide receiver prospects.[https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Marshawn-Gilyard-35427 Rivals.com Profile] He committed to Cincinnati on February 2, 2005.
College career
Gilyard played cornerback as a freshman in 2005. He finished the season with seven tackles. As a sophomore in 2006 he was redshirted due to academic reasons. In 2007 Gilyard started 7 of 12 games at wide receiver for the Bearcats. He finished the season with 36 receptions for 536 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2008, he recorded 81 receptions for 1,276 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior in 2009 he was an All-American after he had 87 receptions for 1,191 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was selected to play in the 2010 Senior Bowl and was the offensive player of the game after he had 103 yards on five receptions and a touchdown.[https://web.archive.org/web/20210309201536/https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap?gameId=300303145 Cincy's Gilyard has 103 yards receiving, TD; Florida's Tebow shaky]
Gilyard finished his college career with 204 receptions for 3,003 yards and 25 touchdowns.
Professional career
{{nfl predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11+7/8
| weight = 187
| dash = 4.52
| ten split = 1.53
| twenty split = 2.62
| shuttle = 4.14
| cone drill = 6.78
| vertical = 39
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 8
| bench =
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 32+1/4
| hand span = 9+1/8
| note = Values from NFL Combine{{cite web | url = http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=77928&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR | title = Mardy Gillyard| author = | date = | accessdate = September 1, 2010 | publisher = NFL Draftscout.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518085618/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=77928&draftyear=2010&genpos=WR|archivedate=May 18, 2015}} }}
=St. Louis Rams=
Gilyard was selected in the fourth round with the 99th overall pick by the St. Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-13 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}[http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042410aaa.html Mardy Gilyard Selected By St. Louis Rams In Fourth Round Of NFL Draft ] On June 28, 2010, Gilyard signed a four-year $2.32 million contract with a signing bonus of $552,000.
In his rookie season, he saw action in 11 games (including two starts), totaling six receptions for 63 yards (a 10.3 average) and 16 kick returns for 356 yards (a 22.3 average){{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GilyMa00.htm|title = Mardy Gilyard Stats|website = Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
He was released by the Rams in the final cutdown after the fourth preseason game in the 2011 preseason.
=New York Jets (first stint)=
The New York Jets claimed Gilyard off waivers on September 4, 2011.{{cite news|title=Jets awarded four players off waivers, including QB Kevin O'Connell; cut Aaron Maybin |url=http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html |work=The Star-Ledger |author=Vrentas, Jenny |date=September 4, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018110831/http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2011/09/jets_claim_center_colin_baxter.html |archivedate=October 18, 2012 |accessdate=September 4, 2011 |url-status=dead }} However, he was waived by the Jets on September 9.{{cite news|title=Sources: Mo Wilkerson fined $10,000 for fight with Brandon Jacobs; WR Mardy Gilyard cut & Trufant elevated from practice squad |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru |work=New York Daily News |author=Mehta, Manish |date=September 9, 2011 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828134814/http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/jets/2011/09/sources-mo-wilkerson-fined-10000-for-fight-with-brandon-jacobs-wr-mardy-gilyard-cut-tru |archivedate=August 28, 2012 |accessdate=September 9, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
=Philadelphia Eagles=
Gilyard worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2011 and met with the team again on January 5, 2012.{{cite news|title=Eagles meet with Gilyard, re-sign OG Reynolds|url=http://www.bleed-green.com/blog/?p=12435|work=Bleed Green|author=Benjamin, Cody|date=January 5, 2012}} He was signed to a futures contract the following day. On August 31, 2012 Gilyard was released by the Eagles. On September 11, 2012, he was signed by the Eagles. In six games with the Eagles, his only stats were two punts returned for 15 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GilyMa00.htm|title = Mardy Gilyard Stats|website = Pro-Football-Reference.com}} On November 23, 2012, he was released to make room for Greg Salas.
=New York Jets (second stint)=
Gilyard was signed to the Jets' active roster on November 28, 2012.{{cite web|title=WR Mardy Gilyard Signed to Active Roster |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Signed-to-Active-Roster/11c721f5-0f39-4170-a05a-6396e577e97e |publisher=New York Jets |author=Lange, Randy |date=November 28, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130235103/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Signed-to-Active-Roster/11c721f5-0f39-4170-a05a-6396e577e97e |archivedate=November 30, 2012 |accessdate=November 28, 2012 |url-status=dead }} The Jets waived Gilyard on December 24, 2012.{{cite web|title=WR Mardy Gilyard Waived |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Waived/b626c83d-32e7-4887-986c-361d4ea90d4f |publisher=New York Jets |author=Jets Media Relations Department |date=December 24, 2012 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121226071820/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-1/WR-Mardy-Gilyard-Waived/b626c83d-32e7-4887-986c-361d4ea90d4f |archivedate=December 26, 2012 |accessdate=December 25, 2012 |url-status=dead }} In two games with the Jets, he caught two passes for 15 yards.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/G/GilyMa00.htm|title = Mardy Gilyard Stats|website = Pro-Football-Reference.com}}
=Kansas City Chiefs=
Gilyard was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2013.{{cite news|title=Gilyard signs with the Kansas City Chiefs |url=http://www.palmcoastobserver.com/news/palm-coast/Sports/020920136244/Gilyard-signs-with-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs |work=Palm Coast Observer |author=O'Brien, Andrew |date=February 9, 2013 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140420030916/http://www.palmcoastobserver.com/news/palm-coast/Sports/020920136244/Gilyard-signs-with-the-Kansas-City-Chiefs |archivedate=April 20, 2014 |accessdate=February 10, 2013 |url-status=dead }} On July 25, 2013, Gilyard was released by the Kansas City Chiefs.{{cite news |first=Adam |last=Teicher |title=Chiefs release receiver Mardy Gilyard |url=http://www.kansascity.com/2013/07/25/4367743/chiefs-release-receiver-mardy.html |work=The Kansas City Star |date=July 25, 2013}}
=Montreal Alouettes (first stint)=
On October 3, 2013, Gilyard signed with the Montreal Alouettes.{{Cite web |url=http://cfl.ca/article/brink-inked-quarterback-joins-als-practice-roster |title=Brink inked: Quarterback joins Als practice roster {{pipe}} CFL.ca {{pipe}} Official Site of the Canadian Football League |access-date=October 3, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003231416/http://www.cfl.ca/article/brink-inked-quarterback-joins-als-practice-roster |archive-date=October 3, 2013 |url-status=dead }}
=Jacksonville Sharks (first stint)=
On October 31, 2013, Gilyard was assigned to the Jacksonville Sharks of the Arena Football League.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4699736 |title=Sharks Ink Former NFL Receiver Mardy Gilyard |date=October 31, 2013 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=November 1, 2013}}
=Montreal Alouettes (second stint)=
During the 2014 season, he caught two passes for 16 yards.{{cite web |url=http://en.montrealalouettes.com/statistics/league/stat/Receiving/year/2014/team/montreal |title=Receiving 2014 {{!}} Statistics {{!}} Montreal Alouettes |website=en.montrealalouettes.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140718205332/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/statistics/league/stat/Receiving/year/2014/team/montreal |archive-date=2014-07-18}}
=Jacksonville Sharks (second stint)=
On June 1, 2016, Gilyard was activated by the Sharks.{{cite web |url=http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/mardy-gilyard-returns-to-sharks/n-5153273 |title=Mardy Gilyard Returns to Sharks |date=June 1, 2016 |publisher=OurSports Central |work=www.oursportscentral.com |accessdate=June 2, 2016}} On June 22, 2016, Gilyard was placed on recallable reassignment.
=Monterrey Steel=
On February 28, 2017, Gilyard signed with the Monterrey Steel of the National Arena League (NAL). On June 21, 2017, Gilyard was released.{{Cite web |last=Kemp |first=Bill |title=Gilyard pro football combine seeks players |url=https://www.theledger.com/story/sports/nfl/2019/01/02/mardy-gilyard-pro-football-combine-seeks-players-at-deland-high-school/6401645007/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Ledger |language=en-US}}
=Massachusetts Pirates=
On December 6, 2017, Gilyard signed with the Massachusetts Pirates of the National Arena League (NAL).{{Cite web |last=Garven |first=Rich |title=Former St. Louis Rams receiver Mardy Gilyard grateful for opportunity with Massachusetts Pirates |url=https://www.telegram.com/story/sports/2018/05/13/former-st-louis-rams-receiver-mardy-gilyard-grateful-for-opportunity-with-massachusetts-pirates/12247708007/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette |language=en-US}} During the 2018 season, Gilyard recorded 69 receptions, 747 receiving yards, and 19 TDs. Gilyard re-signed with the Pirates for the 2019 season and produced 84 receptions, 950 receiving yards, and 29 TDs. Gilyard was named to the 1st-Team All-NAL for the 2019 season. During the 2021 IFL season, Gilyard appeared in 2 games for the Massachusetts Pirates while making 4 receptions for 41 yards.{{Cite web |last=Garven |first=Rich |date=April 19, 2019 |title=Arena football: Mardy Gilyard provides veteran presence for Massachusetts Pirates |url=https://www.telegram.com/story/sports/2019/04/19/arena-football-mardy-gilyard-provides-veteran-presence-for-massachusetts-pirates/5385093007/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=The Worcester Telegram & Gazette |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2021-04-22 |title=Mardy Gilyard: The man who could have played football blindfolded |url=https://985thesportshub.com/2021/04/22/mardy-gilyard-the-man-who-could-have-played-football-blindfolded/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=98.5 The Sports Hub - Boston's Home For Sports |language=en}}
=Tiburones de Cancún=
In 2022, Gilyard signed and played for the Tiburones de Cancún of Fútbol Americano de México (FAM).{{Cite web |last=Futuro |first=Jovenes Construyendo el |date=2022-04-01 |title=Los Tiburones de Cancún, con cuatro ex jugadores de la NFL |url=https://galucomunicacion.com/los-tiburones-de-cancun-con-cuatro-ex-jugadores-de-la-nfl/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=Galu - noticias Cancún - turismo - playa del carmen |language=es-MX}}{{Cite web |last=editorpalco |date=2022-04-01 |title=Tiburones de Cancún dan la bienvenida a cuatro ex jugadores de la NFL |url=https://www.palcoquintanarroense.com.mx/toda-la-actualidad-deportiva/tiburones-de-cancun-dan-la-bienvenida-a-cuatro-ex-jugadores-de-la-nfl/ |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=Palco Noticias |language=es}}
Coaching
In 2019, Gilyard joined the football coaching staff at Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts. He will serve as defensive backs coach for the Bison, whom are an NCAA Division III program in the Commonwealth Coast Conference.{{Cite web |title=Mardy Gilyard - Special Teams Coordinator / Defensive Backs - Staff Directory |url=https://nicholsathletics.com/staff-directory/mardy-gilyard/1336 |access-date=2022-11-28 |website=Nichols College Athletics |language=en}}
References
{{reflist}}
External links
- {{Twitter}}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20141125010246/http://en.montrealalouettes.com/roster/show/id/6537 Montreal Alouettes bio]
- [http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Mardy-Gilyard/93775331-bac5-4696-abdd-aa8c70983c8b Philadelphia Eagles bio]
- [http://www.gobearcats.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/gilyard_marshwan00.html Cincinnati Bearcats bio]
- [https://nicholsathletics.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/mardy-gilyard/2001 Nichols State Bison bio]
{{Rams2010DraftPicks}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gilyard, Mardy}}
Category:Players of American football from Daytona Beach, Florida
Category:Players of Canadian football from Florida
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Canadian football wide receivers
Category:Cincinnati Bearcats football players
Category:St. Louis Rams players
Category:New York Jets players
Category:Philadelphia Eagles players
Category:Kansas City Chiefs players
Category:Jacksonville Sharks players
Category:Monterrey Steel players
Category:Montreal Alouettes players
Category:Massachusetts Pirates players
Category:Nichols Bison football coaches
Category:American expatriate players of American football
Category:American expatriate sportspeople in Mexico