Ian Gold

Denver Broncos 40th pick

OLB ·

Michigan · 2000–2000

115

Games

436

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Ian Gold is a former outside linebacker out of Michigan, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played 115 regular-season games from 2000 to 2007, with the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

2000

Round

Round 2

Pick

40th overall

Team

Denver Broncos

Position

OLB

College

Michigan

Ian Gold Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 5 seasons.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2000	DEN	13	21	5	1	2	1	0	1	1
2001	DEN	15	33	5	2	3	2	0	3	1
2002	DEN	16	65	15	8	6.5	6	0	4	1
2003	DEN	5	26	1	0	0	0	2	6	0
2004	TB	16	41	17	0	0	0	1	3	0
2005	DEN	16	65	16	0	3	0	0	4	4
2006	DEN	15	55	21	0	0	4	0	4	1
2007	DEN	14	55	11	0	2	2	1	5	1
Career		110	361	91	11	16.5	15	4	30	9

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

221 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.56s

Bench Press

21 reps

Vertical Jump

33"

Broad Jump

115"

3-Cone Drill

6.97s

Shuttle

4.19s

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