Anthony Gaitor Explained

Anthony Gaitor
Number:24, 26
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:October 9, 1988
Birth Place:Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lbs:174
High School:Miami Northwestern
(Miami, Florida)
College:FIU
Draftyear:2011
Draftround:7
Draftpick:222
Pastteams:
As a coach
  • FIU (2022–present)
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:12
Statlabel2:Pass deflections
Statvalue2:4
Pfr:GaitAn00
Cfl:anthony-gaitor/160884/

Anthony Gaitor (born October 9, 1988) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round of the 2011 NFL draft. He played college football at Florida International.

Early life

A native of Miami, Gaitor attended Miami Northwestern High School, where he was part of an immensely talented squad that also included future NFL players Lavonte David, Marcus Forston, Jacory Harris, Tommy Streeter, Sean Spence, and Brandon Washington. Regarded as only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gaitor was not listed among the top cornerbacks of his class.[1]

College career

Gaitor attended Florida International University from 2007 to 2010. In his career, he accumulated 197 total tackles, including 19 for loss, four sacks, 11 interceptions (three which he returned for touchdowns), and 35 passes defended.[2]

Professional career

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (first stint)

Gaitor was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the seventh round, 222nd overall, of the 2011 NFL draft.[3] [4] [5] On August 26, 2013, he was placed on injured-reserve, thus ending his 2013 season.[6]

Miami Dolphins

Gaitor signed with the Miami Dolphins on May 28, 2014.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (second stint)

On July 28, 2014, the Buccaneers re-signed Gaitor.[7] The Buccaneers released Gaitor on August 29, 2014.[8]

Arizona Cardinals

Gaitor signed with the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on August 31, 2014.[9] On October 28, 2014, he was released from Arizona's practice squad.

BC Lions (first stint)

Gaitor signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 25, 2016, and was released by the team on June 3, 2016.[10] He was recalled July 24, 2016. Gaiter played in 11 games for the Lions in 2016, contributing 35 tackles, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and 1 defensive touchdown. He was released by the Lions on January 9, 2017, allowing him to pursue an NFL contract.[11]

New Orleans Saints

Later that same day (January 9, 2017) Gaitor signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.[12] He was waived by the Saints on May 15, 2017.[13]

BC Lions (second stint)

Gaitor signed with the Lions on May 29, 2017.[14]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Gaitor was signed by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on February 1, 2018.[15] He left the team in November 2019 after refusing a role change.[16]

Coaching career

Gaitor currently is a defensive quality control assistant for Florida International Football. As of late March, 2023, Gaitor was promoted to Outside Linebackers Coach for Florida International Football.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archived copy . 2014-04-19 . 2014-04-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140426095744/https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Anthony-Gaitor-61616 . dead .
  2. Web site: Anthony Gaitor College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . 2023-06-26 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: 2011 NFL Draft Listing . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en . 2019-02-26.
  4. Web site: Bucs select FIU CB Anthony Gaitor in the seventh round, 222nd overall . 2013-01-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120412065724/http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/bucs/content/bucs-select-fiu-cb-anthony-gaitor-seventh-round-222nd-overall . 2012-04-12 . dead .
  5. http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/04/30/2194730/fius-anthony-gaitor-drafted-by.html FIU’s Anthony Gaitor drafted by Tampa Bay
  6. Web site: Gaitor, Smith Placed on injured reserve; Season's Over . 2014-04-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140413144732/http://bucsscene.blogs.theledger.com/14195/gaitor-smith-placed-on-injured-reserve-seasons-over/ . 2014-04-13 . dead .
  7. Web site: Buccaneers re-sign Anthony Gaitor | National Football Post . 2014-07-28 . https://archive.today/20140806152534/http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Buccaneers-resign-Anthony-Gaitor.html . 2014-08-06 . dead .
  8. Web site: Bucs Begin Final Cuts . 2014-08-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140901150244/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-smith/Bucs-Begin-Final-Cuts/061cd781-f737-4f21-813c-fe0d36c7b7b5 . 2014-09-01 . dead .
  9. Web site: Allen. Scott. CB Anthony Gaitor Added to Arizona Cardinals Practice Squad. 31 August 2014. raisingzona.com. 4 September 2014.
  10. Web site: BC LIONS TRANSACTIONS . bclions.com . June 16, 2016 . unfit . https://web.archive.org/web/20160617000810/http://www.bclions.com/transactions/ . June 17, 2016 .
  11. News: Lions grant free agent status to Gaitor, Bazzie – Article – TSN. 2017-01-09. TSN. 2017-01-10.
  12. Web site: Saints sign CB Anthony Gaitor, third CFL player to join this week. Katzenstein, Josh. NOLA.com. January 6, 2017.
  13. Web site: Saints Announce Roster Moves After Rookie Minicamp. NewOrleansSaints.com. May 15, 2017. May 16, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517213729/http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Saints-Announce-Roster-Moves-After-Rookie-Minicamp/bcb464d1-d42b-4f6b-b488-6525f760f657. May 17, 2017. dead.
  14. Web site: LIONS BRING BACK ANTHONY GAITOR . bclions.com . May 29, 2017 . May 24, 2024.
  15. Web site: BOMBERS SIGN DEFENSIVE BACK ANTHONY GAITOR . bluebombers.com . February 1, 2018 . May 24, 2024.
  16. Web site: Winnipeg Blue Bombers split ways with Anthony Gaitor ahead of playoff game . globalnews.ca . November 7, 2019 . May 24, 2024 . Hobson, Russ.

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