Robert Geathers is a former American football defensive end who played for the Cincinnati Bengals for his entire career. He was born on August 11, 1983, in Georgetown, South Carolina, and attended Carvers Bay High School. Geathers was a standout athlete in high school, playing football, basketball, and track and field. He was named the South Carolina High School League's Class A Player of the Year in 2000.
Geathers went on to play college football at the University of Georgia, where he was a four-year letterman. He played in 47 games for the Bulldogs, recording 144 tackles, 14 sacks, and 33 tackles for loss. Geathers was named to the All-SEC second team in 2003 and was a team captain in his senior year.
The Cincinnati Bengals selected Geathers in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played for the Bengals for 11 seasons, from 2004 to 2014. Geathers was a versatile player who could play both defensive end and defensive tackle. He was known for his strength, quickness, and ability to disrupt opposing offenses.
Geathers played in 152 games for the Bengals, starting 127 of them. He recorded 34.5 sacks, 331 tackles, and 10 forced fumbles during his career. Geathers was a key member of the Bengals' defense during his time with the team, helping them reach the playoffs four times.
Geathers was also known for his durability, playing in 16 games in six different seasons. He was a team captain for the Bengals in 2013 and was named the team's Walter Payton Man of the Year in 2014 for his charitable work in the community.
Geathers announced his retirement from the NFL in 2015, ending his 11-year career with the Bengals. He finished his career as one of the most productive defensive players in Bengals history, ranking fifth in team history in sacks and eighth in tackles.
In addition to his football career, Geathers is also known for his philanthropic work. He founded the Robert Geathers Jr. Foundation in 2007, which provides educational and athletic opportunities for underprivileged children in the Cincinnati area. Geathers was also named the Bengals' Community Service Man of the Year in 2011 and 2012.
Overall, Robert Geathers had a successful football career, playing for the Cincinnati Bengals for 11 seasons and becoming one of the team's most productive defensive players. He was known for his versatility, durability, and disruptive play on the field, as well as his charitable work off the field.
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