Chris Gamble
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Career Summary
Chris Gamble was a Carolina Panthers cornerback who played 123 NFL games.
Gamble spent his 2004–12 NFL career with Carolina, recording 27 interceptions, 96 passes defensed and 467 tackles.
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Early Life
Gamble came from Sunrise, Florida.
Ohio State listed Gamble as a sophomore from Sunrise, Florida.
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High School
Gamble attended Dillard High School in Florida.
Ohio State's 2002 roster lists Dillard as his high school.
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College Career
Gamble was a versatile Ohio State flanker, cornerback and returner on the 2002 national championship team.
He became Ohio State's first two-way starter in more than 30 years and shared the team's 2002 MVP award. He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors at cornerback.
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Path to the NFL
Carolina selected Gamble 28th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft.
The Panthers drafted the Ohio State cornerback in the first round, and he became a starter immediately.
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NFL Career
Gamble was a nine-season starter for Carolina.
He played 123 games, including 16-game seasons in 2004, 2008 and 2009. A shoulder injury ended his 2012 season after four games.
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Career Accomplishments
Gamble is Carolina's career leader in interceptions.
He recorded 27 career interceptions, including six as a rookie and seven in 2005. The Panthers media guide lists him first in franchise history in career interceptions.
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Playing Style
Gamble's college versatility carried into an NFL career built on coverage and takeaways.
At Ohio State he caught passes, returned kicks and punts, and played defense. With Carolina he produced 27 interceptions and 96 passes defensed.
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Legacy
Gamble remains a central figure in the Panthers' defensive record book.
He ranks first in franchise interceptions and second in interception-return yards, and he is tied for third with two interception-return touchdowns.
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20616, 00-0022914, 1983-03-11, Chris Gamble, Chris, Gamble
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