Vernon Gholston

Vernon Gholston
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Position:	Defensive end / Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	June 5, 1986 (age 38); Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	264 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school:	Cass Technical (Detroit, Michigan)
College:	Ohio State (2005–2007)
NFL draft:	2008 / round: 1 / pick: 6
Career history
	New York Jets (2008–2010); Chicago Bears (2011); St. Louis Rams (2012);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-American (2007); Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year (2007); First-team All-Big Ten (2007); Second-team All-Big Ten (2006);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	42
	Player stats at PFR

Vernon Gholston (born June 5, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL draft. Gholston was also a member of the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams.