Andre Gurode
Five-time Pro Bowl center and guard who anchored the Dallas Cowboys offensive line for eight seasons.
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Andre Bernard Gurode (born March 6, 1978) is an American football coach and former player who is the assistant offensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes of the Big 12 (NCAA). He played as a center and guard in the National Football League (NFL). Gurode played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes, earning consensus All-American honors. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2002 NFL draft. During his eight seasons with Dallas, he was named to five Pro Bowls. In his final three seasons, Gurode spent one year each with the Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, and Oakland Raiders.
Quick Facts
- Current team
- Colorado Buffaloes
- Position
- Assistant offensive line coach
- Born
- 6 March 1978
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, U.S.
- High school
- North Shore (Houston, Texas)
- College
- Colorado (1998–2001)
- Draft year
- 2002
- Draft round
- 2
Lore & Background
Gurode's NFL journey began when the Dallas Cowboys selected him in the second round, 37th overall, of the 2002 NFL draft. He made history by becoming the first rookie in club history to start at center on opening day. In 2002, the Cowboys lined up five African-American starters on the offensive line—Gurode at center, tackles Flozell Adams and Solomon Page, guards Larry Allen and Kelvin Garmon—believed to be the first time an NFL franchise had done so. Gurode also served as the starting center when Emmitt Smith eclipsed Walter Payton as the NFL's all-time leading rusher against the Seattle Seahawks on October 27, 2002. After being moved to guard under coach Bill Parcells, Gurode returned to center in 2006 and rededicated himself, winning the starting job over Al Johnson. That season, on October 1, 2006, Titans defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth stomped on Gurode's head, causing a laceration requiring thirty stitches; Haynesworth was ejected and suspended for five games without pay. Gurode started all 16 regular season games and one postseason game that year, earning his first Pro Bowl selection as an injury replacement. He went on to earn five straight Pro Bowl selections (2006–2010) and was ranked 57th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011.
Reader's Guide
Andre Gurode played as a center and guard in the NFL. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round, with the 37th overall pick, of the 2002 NFL draft as a center. He started fast by becoming the first rookie in club history to start at center on opening day. During his eight seasons with Dallas, he was named to five Pro Bowls (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010). He was ranked 57th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2011. In his final three seasons, Gurode spent one year each with the Baltimore Ravens (2011, 13 games, 5 starts), Chicago Bears (2012, signed November 27, waived December 11), and Oakland Raiders (2013, 10 games, 4 starts). After his playing career, Gurode was hired by the Houston Roughnecks on September 13, 2022. On January 1, 2024, it was announced the Roughnecks Staff would not be a part of the UFL Merger. He was transferred to the San Antonio Brahmas along with Wade Phillips. He is currently the assistant offensive line coach for the Colorado Buffaloes of the Big 12 (NCAA).
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