Former Georgia Tech defensive tackle Patrick Gamble agreed to an undrafted free-agent deal with the New York Jets. Gamble came to the agreement following the completion of the NFL draft Saturday.
Gamble’s representation, OTG Sports Management, made the announcement on its Twitter account.
The Jets play a 3-4 defense, and will play Gamble at defensive end. Gamble’s agent, Chris Martin, said that Gamble fielded other offers after the draft ended, but “I feel like the Jets, with his skillset and talent, the 5-technique (defensive end position) is a great opportunity.”
Martin said that Gamble is “feeling great” after surgery to repair a torn labrum in his hip.
“If he had to play tomorrow, he’d be out there,” Martin said.
Gamble started 27 games for the Yellow Jackets in his career, playing both defensive end and tackle. He led Tech in sacks this past season with 7.5 and tackles for loss with 10.5. He was a captain this past season and was credited with providing the leadership that helped trigger Tech’s four-game winning streak to end the season. He also played the season with a torn hip labrum, waiting until the end of the season to have surgery.
