David Gilreath
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | PIT | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Summary
David Gilreath is a former wide receiver and return specialist who played at Wisconsin.
Gilreath played four seasons for Wisconsin and contributed on offense and special teams. He left the program as a record-setting kickoff returner.
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Early Life
Gilreath is from New Hope, Minnesota.
Wisconsin listed Gilreath's hometown as New Hope, Minnesota.
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High School
Gilreath attended Robbinsdale Armstrong High School.
At Robbinsdale Armstrong, Gilreath was a three-time first-team all-conference selection and a two-time team captain and MVP. His career totals included 153 receptions for 2,496 yards and 45 touchdowns.
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College Career
Gilreath set Big Ten career records for kickoff returns and kickoff-return yards at Wisconsin.
Gilreath recorded 135 career kickoff returns for 3,025 yards, both Big Ten records. He also ranked third in Wisconsin history with 5,265 all-purpose yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Gilreath earned Wisconsin's 2010 Special Teams MVP award.
Wisconsin named Gilreath its 2010 Special Teams MVP. He was also named Big Ten Special Teams Player of the Week as a freshman after his performance against The Citadel.
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Playing Style
Gilreath was an explosive receiver and return specialist.
Wisconsin described Gilreath as an explosive kick returner. His college career included receiving, rushing, punt-return and kickoff-return contributions.
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Legacy
Gilreath is remembered for a 97-yard kickoff-return touchdown against Ohio State in 2010.
Wisconsin highlighted Gilreath's game-opening 97-yard kickoff return against Ohio State as a defining moment in the 2010 upset.
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Post-Career
Gilreath later worked in travel.
Wisconsin reported in 2016 that Gilreath had traded big plays for big trips and worked in the travel industry.
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23463, 00-0028646, 1988-12-11, David Gilreath, David, Gilreath
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