Gerard Lawson

Gerard Lawson (born January 12, 1985) is a former American football cornerback/kickoff returner He was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Oregon State. He also participated in the 2007 Hula Bowl All Star game where he was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award.

Gerard Lawson
Lawson (#30) chases after Mark Bradley in 2009.
No. 30, 47
Position:Cornerback / Return specialist
Personal information
Born: (1985-01-12) January 12, 1985
North Las Vegas, Nevada
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Palo Verde
(Las Vegas, Nevada)
College:Oregon State
Undrafted:2008
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:3
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Lawson has also played for the Hartford Colonials, Philadelphia Eagles and BC Lions.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns

Lawson was signed to a one-year contract by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 2008 NFL Draft on April 28, 2008. He played in 20 games for the Browns from 2008–2009, making five special teams tackles[1] and four kickoff returns for 115 yards.

Hartford Colonials

Lawson played with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League in 2010 following his release from the Browns. He returned an interception 41 yards for a touchdown in his debut for the Colonials, and had 23 kickoff returns for 483 yards during the season.[2]

Philadelphia Eagles

Lawson was signed to a three-year contract by the Philadelphia Eagles on December 24, 2010, to replace Jorrick Calvin, who was placed on injured reserve.[2] He was released on July 28, 2011.

BC Lions

Lawson was signed by the BC Lions on April 24, 2012.[3] He was released by the Lions on June 16, 2013.[4]

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References
  1. "Eagles sign returner Lawson". Philadelphia Daily News. December 24, 2010. Retrieved December 24, 2010.
  2. Spadaro, Dave (December 24, 2010). "KR Lawson Added To 53-Man Roster". philadelphiaeagles.cm.
  3. Lions add two to defence
  4. "2012-06-22". bclions.com. Archived from the original on August 23, 2015. Retrieved August 31, 2014.
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