Gregory Deshawn Tremble (born April 16, 1972) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at the University of Georgia.
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| Born: | April 16, 1972 Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Warner Robins (Warner Robins, Georgia) | ||||
| College: | Georgia | ||||
| Undrafted: | 1994 | ||||
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Early years
editTremble 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.[1] 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.[2]
As a senior, he was moved to cornerback and tied for the team lead with 3 interceptions, while returning one for a touchdown.[3][4] 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
editTremble was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 1994 NFL draft on May 10.[5] On August 22, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a sprained ankle.[6] He was waived on February 27, 1995.
On March 10, 1995, he signed as a free agent with the Dallas Cowboys.[7] 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.[8] He appeared in 4 games before being released on November 21.[9]
Personal life
editHis son Tommy Tremble, is a tight end in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.[10]
References
edit- ^ Sentell, Jeff (April 11, 2017). "What's the feeling like when Kirby Smart offers the son of a former Bulldog?". DawgNation. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ Ed Shearer (December 3, 1992). "SEC honors". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Tremble gives Bulldogs depth at free safety slot". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Georgia 43, Georgia Tech 10". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
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- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved August 29, 2021.
- ^ "Tremble Wants to be 'Violent, Versatile' Tight End for Panthers". Retrieved August 29, 2021.