Andre Gurode
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Career Summary
Andre Gurode was a five-time Pro Bowl NFL center and guard who played 12 seasons and made 161 appearances.
A second-round Dallas selection in 2002, Gurode spent nine seasons with the Cowboys before playing for Baltimore, Chicago, and Oakland. He made 131 career starts.
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Early Life
Gurode is a native of Houston, Texas.
Colorado and Dallas both identify Houston as Gurode's hometown.
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High School
Gurode attended North Shore High School in Houston.
Colorado's official biography identifies North Shore as his high school before his four-year Colorado career.
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College Career
Gurode was a four-year Colorado starter, a two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, and a consensus All-American in 2001.
He started from 1998 through 2001, earned the John Mack Award as Colorado's top offensive player, and allowed just 7.5 sacks across 2,653 career snaps.
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Path to the NFL
Dallas selected Gurode in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft, 37th overall.
He developed into a longtime interior-line starter, working at both center and guard while spending nine seasons with the Cowboys.
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NFL Career
Gurode played 161 games with 131 starts during a 12-season NFL career.
After his Cowboys tenure, he played one season each for Baltimore, Chicago, and Oakland. His 2011 Ravens season included 13 games and five starts at left guard.
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Career Accomplishments
Gurode earned five consecutive Pro Bowl selections from 2006 through 2010 and received All-Pro recognition in 2007 and 2009.
His five Pro Bowl selections set the Cowboys franchise record for a center, and he was chosen first-team All-Pro in 2007 and second-team All-Pro in 2009.
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Playing Style
Gurode brought experience at both center and guard, with particular recognition for interior-line technique and professional preparation.
Colorado cited his pass-protection and run-blocking expertise when he returned to coach its offensive line, reflecting the technical versatility he developed as a player.
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Legacy
Gurode is one of Colorado's most decorated offensive linemen and entered the CU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2023.
His college honors, five Pro Bowls, All-Pro selections, and long NFL career established him as a prominent Colorado alumnus in professional football.
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Post-Career
Gurode transitioned into coaching after his NFL career, including roles with Dallas, the Houston Roughnecks, San Antonio Brahmas, and Colorado.
He served as a Cowboys defensive assistant in 2019, coached offensive lines for the Roughnecks in 2023 and Brahmas in 2024, and joined Colorado's staff in February 2025.
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