Vernon Gholston
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| Position | Defensive end / Linebacker | ||||
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| Born | June 5, 1986 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 264 lb (120 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Cass Technical (Detroit) | ||||
| College | Ohio State (2005–2007) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2008: 1st round, 6th overall pick | ||||
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Vernon Gholston (born June 5, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected sixth overall by the New York Jets in the 2008 NFL draft. Gholston was also a member of the Chicago Bears and St. Louis Rams.