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45
Games
24
Solo Tackles
Vernon Gholston is a former defensive end out of Ohio State, selected by the New York Jets with the 6th overall pick (round 1) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played 45 regular-season games from 2008 to 2010, with the New York Jets.
Draft Details
Vernon Gholston Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | NYJ | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NYJ | 9 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | NYJ | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
6-3
Weight
266 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.65s
Bench Press
37 reps
Vertical Jump
35.5"
Broad Jump
125"
3-Cone Drill
7.12s
Shuttle
4.40s
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