Mardy Gilyard

Marshawn "Mardy" Gilyard (born December 2, 1986) is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.

Early years
Gilyard attended Flagler Palm Coast High School in Bunnell, Florida, where he was a first-team Class 5A all-state selection. He capped his career with over 2,500 yards and 30 touchdowns and was named MVP of the Florida Coast All-Star Game.

Considered only a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, Gilyard was not ranked among the nation's best wide receiver prospects. He committed to Cincinnati on February 2, 2005. Gilyard spent 2007 playing for the Kings Comets of the Mid Continental Football League.

College career
Gilyard played cornerback as a freshman in 2005. He finished the season with seven tackles. As a sophomore in 2006 he was redshirted due to academic reasons. In 2007 Gilyard started 7 of 12 games at wide receiver for the Bearcats. He finished the season with 36 receptions for 536 yards and 3 touchdowns. In 2008 he recorded 81 receptions for 1,276 yards and 11 touchdowns. As a senior in 2009 he was an All-American after he had 87 receptions for 1,191 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was selected to play in the 2010 Senior Bowl and was the offensive player of the game after he had 103 yards on five receptions and a touchdown.

Gilyard finished his college career with 204 receptions for 3,003 yards and 25 touchdowns.

St. Louis Rams
Gilyard was drafted with the 1st pick in the 4th round (99th overall) by the St. Louis Rams in the 2010 NFL Draft. On June 28, 2010, Gilyard signed a four-year $2.32 million contract with a signing bonus of $552,000.

He was released by the Rams in the final cutdown after the fourth preseason game in the 2011 preseason.

New York Jets
The New York Jets claimed Gilyard off waivers on September 4, 2011. However, he was waived by the Jets on September 9.

Philadelphia Eagles
Gilyard worked out for the Philadelphia Eagles in September 2011 and met with the team again on January 5, 2012. He was signed to a futures contract the following day. On August 31st, 2012 Gilyard was released by the Philadelphia Eagles. On September 11, 2012, he was signed by the Eagles. On November 23, 2012, he was released by the Eagles to make room for Greg Salas.

Second Stint with the Jets
Gilyard was signed to the Jets' active roster on November 28, 2012. The Jets waived Gilyard on December 24, 2012.

Kansas City Chiefs
Gilyard was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs on February 9, 2013.