Cullen Gillaspia

Cullen Gillaspia (born May 12, 1995) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Texas A&M.

Cullen Gillaspia
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Gillaspia with the New York Giants in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1995-05-12) May 12, 1995
Katy, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Taylor (Katy, Texas)
College:Texas A&M (2014–2018)
Position:Fullback
Linebacker
Special teamer
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 7 / Pick: 220
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:6
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Gillaspia attended and played high school football at James E. Taylor High School.[1]

College career

Gillaspia walked on to the Texas A&M team as a linebacker. He tied Texas A&M's record for most games played as the 12th Man. Coming into his senior season, Gillaspia moved from linebacker to fullback as Jimbo Fisher shifted to a pro-style offense. He started at fullback in every game and rushed for 33 yards on five carries and caught five passes for 52 yards. Gillaspia recorded six tackles on special teams in 2018. In his final play, Gillaspia scored a 13-yard rushing touchdown in A&M's 52-13 win over NC State in the Gator Bowl, the first touchdown by a 12th man in program history[2]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1+1⁄4 in
(1.86 m)		 234 lb
(106 kg)		 30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.54 s1.65 s2.65 s4.28 s6.95 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		20 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Houston Texans

Gillaspia was drafted by the Houston Texans in the seventh round, 220th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.[4] He played 12 snaps on offense during the regular season. In the AFC wild card game, Gillaspia made a crucial block on two Bills defenders to set up Deshaun Watson for a touchdown run in a 22-19 overtime victory.[5] In Week 3 of the 2020 regular season, Cullen Gillaspia caught his first career reception, against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It went for 6 yards.

On December 5, 2020, Gillaspia was placed on injured reserve.[6] He was waived with a "failed physical" designation on March 9, 2021.[7][8]

New York Giants

Gillaspia signed with the New York Giants on March 16, 2021.[9] He played in 15 of the 17 games, recording four tackles (two solo).[10]

Seattle Seahawks

On September 28, 2022, Gillaspia was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[11] He was promoted to the active roster on October 12.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12 after suffering a knee injury that would require surgery.[13]

References
  1. Patterson, Brian K. (April 27, 2019). "Houston Texans: Cullen Gillaspia is a versatile ball hawk for special teams". House of Houston. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. Miller, Alex (April 27, 2019). "Former Texas A&M 12th Man Cullen Gillaspia selected No. 220 overall by the Houston Texans in NFL draft". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  3. "2019 NFL Draft Scout Cullen Gillaspia College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
  4. Weston, Matt (April 27, 2019). "2019 NFL Draft Results: Houston Texans Select Cullen Gillaspia With The 220nd Overall Pick". Battle Red Blog. SB Nation. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  5. Zwerneman, Brent (January 10, 2020). "Cullen Gillaspia delivers when called on for Texans". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved January 12, 2020.
  6. "Houston Texans Transactions (12-5-20)". HoustonTexans.com. December 5, 2020.
  7. "Houston Texans Transactions (3-9-2021)". HoustonTexans.com. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  8. "Cullen Gillaspia: Cut with failed physical tag". CBSSports.com. March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 9, 2021.
  9. Eisen, Michael (March 16, 2021). "Giants sign former Texans fullback Cullen Gillaspia". Giants.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  10. "Cullen Gillaspia Career Stats". nfl.com. NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  11. Boyle, John (September 28, 2022). "Seahawks Place Travis Homer On IR, Sign CB Xavier Crawford To 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  12. Boyle, John (October 12, 2022). "Seahawks Sign Bruce Irvin To Practice Squad, Sign Cullen Gillaspia To 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  13. Boyle, John (November 12, 2022). "Seahawks Elevate LB Vi Jones From Practice Squad; Place LB Cullen Gillaspia On IR". Seahawks.com.
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