History of Gosder Cherilus in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 20, 2024

Gosder Cherilus is a retired NFL offensive tackle who played 10 seasons from 2008 to 2017. Drafted 17th overall by the Detroit Lions in 2008, Cherilus played college football at Boston College. His NFL career included stints with the Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

June 28, 1984: Birth of Gosder Cherilus

Gosder Cherilus was born on June 28, 1984.

2005: Starting Right Tackle at Boston College

During the 2005 season, Cherilus started all twelve games as right tackle for Boston College.

2006: Continued Success at Boston College

In 2006, Cherilus started in all 13 games at right tackle for Boston College and played in the Meineke Car Care Bowl victory against Navy.

2007: Team Captain and Champs Sports Bowl Appearance

In 2007, Cherilus served as team captain for Boston College and started in the Champs Sports Bowl victory over the Michigan State Spartans and the ACC Championship Game loss to Virginia Tech.

2008: Rookie Season with the Lions

Cherilus became a starter in his third game with the Lions in 2008. That season, he appeared in 16 games and started in 13.

2008: Drafted by the Detroit Lions

In 2008, Gosder Cherilus was selected by the Detroit Lions as the 17th overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft.

2008: Drafted Alongside Matt Ryan

The 2008 NFL draft saw Gosder Cherilus drafted alongside teammate Matt Ryan, who was selected third overall by the Atlanta Falcons.

2009: Starting Role Continues

Cherilus started all but one regular season game for the Lions in 2009.

2010: Season-Ending Injury

In 2010, Cherilus started the first 12 games for the Lions before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

2011: Return to the Field and Playoff Appearance

Cherilus returned from injury in 2011 to start all but one game and appear in the Lions' playoff game.

2012: Consistent Starter

Cherilus started in all 16 regular season games for the Lions in 2012.

March 12, 2013: Signing with the Indianapolis Colts

On March 12, 2013, Cherilus signed a 5-year, $35 million contract with the Indianapolis Colts, becoming the highest paid right tackle in the NFL at the time.

2014: 100th Career Start and Season-Ending Injury

Cherilus started 13 games in 2014, including his 100th career start in week 15. An injury in week 15 caused him to miss the final two weeks of the regular season.