Dion Gales

Dion Gales
Gales (#70) on the sidelines during a game
No. 70
PositionDefensive end
Personal information
Born (1985-08-17) August 17, 1985
New Orleans, Louisiana
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight259 lb (117 kg)
Career information
CollegeTroy
NFL draft2009: undrafted
Career history
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Dion David Gales (born August 17, 1985) is an American former football defensive end for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League.

Early life

Gales was born in New Orleans and played football at John F. Kennedy High School. During high school, he received interest from Miami, LSU, Michigan State, and Ole Miss. Gales signed a letter of intent with the University of Mississippi but did not meet NCAA eligibility requirements and returned to Louisiana. He later played for Gulf Coast State College before joining the Troy Trojans.[1]

Career

Gales joined the Chiefs' practice squad in September 2010 and was promoted to the active roster on December 12, 2009.[2] He was cut by the Chiefs on September 3, 2011.

References

  1. ^ Matt_Grbac (May 14, 2009). "Chiefs UDFA: DL Dion Gales". Arrowhead Pride. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  2. ^ Thorman, Joel (September 6, 2010). "NFL Roster Cuts: Chiefs Establish Practice Squad; Names Look Familiar". SB Nation Kansas City. Retrieved June 21, 2022.