Gosder Cherilus is a former American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College, and was drafted by the Detroit Lions 17th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Cherilus also played for the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Cherilus with the Detroit Lions in 2011
The 2008 NFL draft was the 73rd annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible American football players. The draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so. Of the 252 selections, 220 were regular selections in rounds one through seven, and 32 were compensatory selections, distributed among rounds three through seven. As of the end of the 2018 season, 27 players have been selected to the Pro Bowl.
The 2016 MVP Matt Ryan was drafted third overall by the Atlanta Falcons.
Quarterback Joe Flacco, drafted 18th overall, led the Baltimore Ravens to a Super Bowl win and holds many team passing records.
Cornerback Aqib Talib, drafted 20th overall, has made 5 Pro Bowls and was named an All-Pro twice.
24th overall pick Chris Johnson holds the NFL record for most yards from scrimmage in a single season, and is one of eight members of the 2,000-yard club.
