Jabar Gaffney

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currentteam=New England Patriots
currentnumber=10
currentposition=Wide receiver
birthdate=birth date and age|1980|12|1
birthplace=San Antonio, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=200
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Houston Texans
college=Florida
draftyear=2002
draftround=2
draftpick=33
pastteams=
* Houston Texans (2002-2005)
* Philadelphia Eagles (2006)*
* New England Patriots (2006-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
status=Active
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Receptions
statvalue1=218
statlabel2=Receiving Yards
statvalue2=2,600
statlabel3=Receiving TDs
statvalue3=13
nfl=GAF203145

Derrick Jabar Gaffney (born December 1, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.

He is the son of former New York Jets wide receiver Derrick Gaffney and the cousin of current Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Lito Sheppard.

Early years

Gaffney attended William M. Raines High School in Jacksonville, Florida, and was a student and a letterman in football. In football, he was a two-year starter as a wide receiver and as a junior, he led his team to a State Title.

Professional career

On March 16, 2006, Gaffney signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. After a disappointing preseason, he was placed on waivers on September 3. On October 9, 2006, Gaffney signed a two-year deal with the Patriots. On March 5, 2008, Gaffney re-signed with the Patriots for one year worth $2 million.

2006-07 playoffs

In his first-ever , on January 7, 2007, against the New York Jets, Gaffney had a near-career day, catching eight passes for 104 yards, his second 100-yard performance as a receiver (in 10 regular season games, Gaffney caught 11 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown). Gaffney followed that performance a week later against San Diego with another 100-yard game, in which he caught 10 passes and scored a touchdown.

External links

* [http://www.patriots.com/team/index.cfm?ac=playerbio&bio=32271 New England Patriots bio]