PRESEASON EditiON - Detroit Lions

GosDer CHeriLus
Tackle
Boston College 5th Year
Ht: 6-7 Wt: 325
Born: 6/28/84
Somerville, Mass.
Draft: ‘08, R1 (17)-Det
Complete biographical information available on Detroitlions.com.
MANE FACTS
‣ Cherilus was a fan of the New england Patriots while growing up.
Developed an appreciation for various aspects of different former
offensive linemen’s games, such as seahawks T Walter Jones’ feet,
former ravens’ T Jonathan ogden’s length and former saints/rams/
Chiefs T Kyle Turley’s mindset.
‣ Cherilus’ favorite entertainer is Will smith and he especially enjoys
The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. His favorite movies are: Gladiator and
Man on Fire.
‣ on game days, Cherilus is very particular about not feeling rushed. He
makes sure to show up early so that he can get ready at his own pace.
‣ outside of football, Cherilus is working on developing and opening a
steak House/Bar. after his playing days, he wants to develop and lease
commercial real estate.
TRANSACTIONS
‣ Placed on injured reserve by the lions on December 15, 2010.
‣ Drafted by the Detroit lions in the first round (17th overall) in the
2008 Nfl Draft.
PRO
Cherilus has been the lions starting right tackle in each of his first four
seasons after being drafted by Detroit in the first round (17th overall) of the
2008 Nfl Draft. He established himself as the lions’ starting right tackle
as a rookie and has played in 59 games with 53 starts.
2011: Team’s starting right tackle. offense finished season 10th in the
Nfl in sacks per pass play (5.1 pct) yielding 36 sacks on 702 pass plays.
‣ The lions’ season opener at Tampa Bay (9/11) marked the first time
since 1981-82 that the lions have started the same offensive line
(same personnel at same positions) in consecutive years on opening
day. Cherilus, lT Jeff Backus, lG rob sims, C Dominic raiola and rG
stephen Peterman was the team’s regular starting offensive line last
year for the lions, including on opening day. The last offensive group
to start in consecutive years was lT Karl Baldischeiler, lG Homer elias,
C amos fowler, rG russ Bolinger and rT Keith Dorne. That group
started on opening day in that lineup three consecutive years (1980-92).
‣ Contributed on special teams (field goal unit) and played right tackle in
the fourth quarter in the lions 48-3 win at Kansas City (9/18).
‣ Part of an offensive line that did not give up a sack at Dallas (10/2) in
the lions 34-30 comeback (24-point deficit).
‣ Helped anchor an offensive line that allowed the lions to rush for 181
yards on 20 carries (9.1 avg) and only one sack on 27 pass plays during
the lions 24-13 win over Chicago (10/10).
‣ Helped allow 104 yards rushing vs. atlanta (10/23) who’s defense is
ranked sixth in the league in rushing yards per game. Maurice Morris
finished with 9 carries for 50 yards (5.6 avg.) and Keiland Williams
finished with 9 carries for 44 yards (4.9 avg.).
‣ Part of an offensive line that rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown
at Denver (10/30). Maurice Morris finished with 58 yards on 13 carries
(4.5 avg.) and a touchdown. also helped protect Matthew stafford, who
threw for 267 yards and 3 touchdowns.
‣ Helped protect Matthew stafford in order for him to set a new franchise
record 63 passing attempts vs. Chicago (11/13).
‣ Paved the way for running back Kevin smith to rush for 140 yards vs.
Carolina (11/20). They also gave QB Matthew stafford enough time to
throw 5 touchdown passes in the game, yielding only two sacks on 38
pass plays. as a team, the 169 yards on the ground was the secondhighest
output of the season and the 495 total yards were the most
by the lions since 1997.
COLLEGE
after starting 37 consecutive games at right tackle for the eagles, Cherilus
moved to the demanding left tackle position his senior year becoming an
instrumental part of an offense that ranked seventh in the nation with an
average of 323.9 aerial yards per game.
‣ as the recipient of the team’s Unsung Hero award in 2007, he also
garnered all-atlantic Coast Conference second-team honors and
served as a team captain.
‣ started all 13 games at right tackle as a sophomore and delivered 53
knockdown blocks and helped the eagles to lead the atlantic Coast
Conference in total offense, averaging 387.75 yards per game.
‣ Was the only redshirt freshman to start on BC’s offensive line in 2004,
helping the team average 385.4 yards per game in total offense.
‣ Closed out his career with 51 consecutive starts for the eagles, setting
a school record.
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PERSONAL
attended somerville (Mass.) High school where he was a Boston Globe and
Boston Herald all-scholastic selection as a senior.
‣ Played tackle on both sides of the ball.
‣ Named to Tom lemming’s all-american team in 2002, the same season
that he captured all-state accolades from the Massachusetts state
Coaches association.
‣ excelled on somerville’s basketball team as a power forward and center.
‣ Performed in the shot put for the track team.
‣ Communications major, who graduated in the spring of 2007 from the
College of arts & sciences.
‣ Came to the United states from Haiti at age 14 and became a U.s.
citizen shortly after.
‣ son of Morisena exilus and Jenel Cherilus.
‣ Born Gosder Cherilus on June 28, 1984 in Haiti and resides in somerville,
Massachusetts.
CHERILUS' S CAREER STATISTICS
Year Tm G S
2008 Det 16 13
2009 Det 15 13
2010 Det 12 12
2011 Det 16 15
Totals 59 53
POSTSEASON
Year Tm G S
2011 Det 1 1
Total 1 1