How Long Has Frank Gore Been Playing In The NFL?
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Frank Gore has been playing in the NFL for a long time. In fact, he’s been one of the league’s most consistent running backs for over a decade. In this article, we’ll take a look at how long Frank Gore has been playing in the NFL, and some of the things that have made him such a successful player.
Frank Gore’s NFL Career
Frank Gore is a running back who has played in the NFL for 15 seasons. He is currently a free agent. Gore has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills. He is the 49ers all-time leading rusher and is sixth in NFL history with 14,748 rushing yards.
Drafted in 2005
Frank Gore was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami, and was drafted as a running back. He has also been a Pro Bowl selection three times and is currently sixth on the NFL’s all-time rushing yards list.
Rushed for over 1,000 yards in 2006
In 2006, Gore had career highs in carries ( 277), rushing yards (1,695), rushing touchdowns (8), receptions (61) and receiving yards ( 485). He was second in the NFL in total scrimmage yards with 2,180. He also caught 61 passes for 485 yards and two touchdowns. He was selected to the Pro Bowl as a running back and as a kick returner, becoming the first 49er to ever be selected to two Pro Bowls in the same year.
Five-time Pro Bowl selection
Frank Gore is a five-time Pro Bowl selection who ranks fifth in NFL history with 14,748 rushing yards. Gore has eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark nine times in his career, including eight straight seasons from 2006-13. He also ranks sixth in league history with 21 100-yard rushing games in the regular season and is the only player in NFL history with 14,000 rushing yards and 5,500 receiving yards.
Frank Gore’s Post-NFL Career
Frank Gore has had a successful career in the NFL, but he is now retired. So, what is he doing now?
Announced his retirement in 2019
Frank Gore played in the NFL for fifteen seasons, from 2005 to 2019. He announced his retirement from the league in January 2020.
Gore played running back for the San Francisco 49ers, Indianapolis Colts, and Buffalo Bills. He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a three-time First-Team All-Pro. Gore is the NFL’s fifth all-time leading rusher, with 14,026 yards.
Signed with the New York Jets in 2020
In March 2020, Gore signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets.
