Edmond Gates
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | NYJ | 6 | 12 | 24 | 122 | 0 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | NYJ | 10 | 16 | 35 | 224 | 0 | 20 | 12 | 0 | 24 |
| 2011 | MIA | 7 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Career Summary
Edmond Gates was an Abilene Christian receiver selected by Miami in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Edmond Gates played wide receiver at Abilene Christian before Miami selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Gates was from Vernon, Texas.
Abilene Christian listed Gates's hometown as Vernon, Texas.
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High School
Gates attended Vernon High School.
Gates graduated from Vernon High School in 2004 and earned all-district recognition in basketball.
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College Career
Gates was a prolific receiver and returner at Abilene Christian.
From 2007 through 2010, Gates caught 158 passes for 2,885 yards and 27 touchdowns, ranking fourth in ACU history in receiving yards and tied for second in touchdown receptions.
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Path to the NFL
Miami selected Gates 111th overall in 2011.
Miami selected Gates with the 111th overall pick, 14th in the fourth round, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Gates played for Miami as a rookie in 2011.
Gates appeared in 15 games for Miami in 2011 as a reserve receiver and return specialist, recording two receptions and leading the club with 34 kickoff returns.
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Career Accomplishments
Gates became an ACU Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
Abilene Christian selected Gates for its 2023 Sports Hall of Fame class after his record-setting Wildcat career.
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Playing Style
Gates was known for deep speed and big-play ability.
ACU described Gates as a primary deep threat with soft hands and blazing speed. His coach said Gates gave Miami the vertical threat it needed and could help in the return game.
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Legacy
Gates set major Abilene Christian receiving marks.
Gates holds ACU's career record with 13 100-yard receiving games.
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23153, 00-0028049, 1986-06-13, Edmond Gates, Edmond, Gates
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