Once upon a time, this former Texas Longhorns quarterback was playing in the national championship as a freshman.
Fast forward a decade, and he is making his first start for the Dallas Cowboys. Garrett Gilbert hasn’t had an easy road to the NFL. He made multiple stops until getting the call to come to the Cowboys. His first challenge was the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers.
In the second quarter with his team leading 3-0, Gilbert was looking to put the Cowboys up 10-0 against the top team in the NFL. Former Oklahoma Sooner CeeDee Lamb gave him the opportunity to complete his first touchdown pass in the NFL.
Garrett Gilbert finds CeeDee Lamb pic.twitter.com/GULPlvNVZF
— Patrick (@PatSportsGuy) November 8, 2020
That pass gave the Cowboys a 10-0 lead midway through the second quarter. Gilbert has completed 7-of-10 passes for 89 yards and that touchdown. He is also the leading rusher for the Cowboys with 28 yards. Cowboys currently lead 13-6 just before halftime. Can Gilbert win his first start in the NFL?
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