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Antonio Gates didn't play football in college. He went to Kent State, but didn't play football. Gates did play high school football though.
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Did Antonio Gates play college football?
No, Antonio Gates only played High School Football before the NFL.
Are there any NFL players who did not play football in college?
Yes. I dont know all of them, but Antonio Gates in San Diego played college basketball.
What college did NFL player Antonio Gates play for?
NFL player Antonio Gates played for Kent State.
What position does Antonio Gates play?
Antonio Gates plays Tight End.
What sport did Charger Antonio Gates play in high school and almost become a professional in?
Antonio Gates was a well known high school basketball and football star at Detroit Central High. In college, he did not play football, sticking with basketball in college. He transferred several times, finally ending up at Kent State, leading them to the elite eight in 2002. He was then signed as an undrafted free agent in the NFL by the San Diego Chargers in 2003.
How was Antonio gates undrafted?
Gates did not play college football. He was a basketball player, a power forward, at Eastern Michigan and Kent State. After NBA scouts told him that, at 6' 4'', he was too small to play forward in the NBA he worked out for NFL scouts and was signed by the Chargers.
What NFL team does Antonio Gates play for?
Antonio Gates plays for the San Diego Chargers.
Can you play junior college football if you never played high school football?
Yes. Any athlete can walk on in Junior College, NCAA and NFL to try out. If they are selected based on ability to perform the assigned roles they will suit up. An example of a football player (NFL example) with very little football experience (was a brusing basketball player in college) is Antonio Gates for San Diego.
How do you get to play for the NFL when you did not play college football?
Most NFL teams will have open tryouts. Including players who were not drafted, players from semi-pro teams, free agents and players from other sports. Notable NFL players who never played college football are Antonio Gates (San Diego Tight End who played Basketball in college) and Carlton Hasselrig (Pittsburgh Linebacker who Wrestled in college).
Where did Antonio Gates play basketball?
Antonio played basketball at Kent State University in Ohio.
What team does Antonio Gates play on currently?
San Diego Chargers
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