Gerald McRath

Gerald McRath (born June 16, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2009 NFL draft.^[1]

Gerald McRath

No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1986-06-16) June 16, 1986 (age 39) Powder Springs, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	231 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:	McEachern (Powder Springs)
College:	Southern Mississippi
NFL draft:	2009: 4th round, 130th pick
Career history
Tennessee Titans (2009–2012)
Career highlights and awards
Freshman All-American (2006) Conference USA Defensive P.O.Y. (2007) 2× First-team All-Conference USA (2007–2008) Third-team All-Conference USA (2006) Conference USA All-Freshman (2006)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 120 Sacks: 1.5 Interceptions: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

He played high school football at McEachern High School in Powder Springs.^[2]

Professional career

McRath ran a 4.59 sec 40-yard dash, best among linebackers in the 2009 NFL draft.^[3]

McRath was suspended for the first 4 games of the 2010 season for violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing substances.

Coaching career

McRath is currently an assistant defensive coach at Maple Wood High School in Nashville, Tennessee.