Mardy Gilyard
American football player
Marshawn "Mardy" Gilyard (born December 2, 1986) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He was selected by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.
Early life
Gilyard attended Flagler Palm Coast High School in Palm Coast, Florida, where he was a first-team Class 5A all-state selection. He capped his career with over 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns and was named MVP of the Florida Coast All-Star Game.
Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gilyard was not ranked among the nation's best wide receiver prospects. He committed to Cincinnati on February 2, 2005.
College career
Gilyard played cornerback as a freshman in 2005. He finished the season with seven tackles.
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