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The Geathers

A look at a huge, prolific family of defensive linemen from South Carolina. Robert Jr and Kwame played for Georgia.


The NFL activity starts with Jumpy and his brother Robert Sr.
Here's the full list of Geathers with NFL experience.
  • Jumpy Geathers
  • Robert Geathers Sr.
  • Robert Geathers Jr.
  • Clifton Geathers
  • Kwame Geathers
  • Jeremy Geathers
  • Jarvis Geathers
  • Clayton Geathers (DB)*

    * - Drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2015.




Robert Geathers (91)

Robert Geathers Jr.

College: University of Georgia
Position: DE
Pro career: Cincinnati Bengals
Family connection: Son of Robert Sr.




Jumpy Geathers
Jumpy Geathers

6'7" 290 lbs.

College: Wichita State
Position: DT
Pro Career: NFL (1984-1996) - member of the Washington Redskins, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints.
Family Connection: Brother of Robert Geathers Sr and father of Jeremy.




Kwame Geathers

Kwame Geathers (99)

6'6" 326 lbs

** 2015 TEAM: CINCINNATI BENGALS **
April 2013: Signed as an undrafted free-agent with the San Diego Chargers. Read more here.
College: University of Georgia
Position: Nose Guard/Defensive Tackle
Family Connection: Son of Robert Geathers Sr.


Robert Geathers Sr.

College: South Carolina State
Position: Defensive Line
Family Connection: Father to Clifton, Kwame and Robert Jr.

Clifton Geathers

6'7" 299 lbs.

** 2015 TEAM: PITTSBURGH STEELERS **
College: South Carolina
Position: DT
Pro Career: Member of the Dallas Cowboys (2010-2011), Colts (2012), Eagles (2013).
Family Connection: Son of Robert Sr. and brother to Kwame and Robert Jr.

Jeremy Geathers

6'2" 256 lbs.

College: UNLV
Position: DE
Currently: A member of the Arena League's Chicago Storm. He has also spent time in the Canadian Football League and the NFL.
Family connection: Jumpy Geathers' son.

Jarvis Geathers

University of Central Florida

High School: Andrews High School
Defensive End (2008-2009; UCF)
FATHER: Jump Geathers
BROTHER: Jeremy Geathers (UNLV)

Clayton Geathers

** 2015 TEAM: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS **

Defensive Back

College: University of Central Florida
Carver's Bay High School (SC)
COUSIN: Jarvis Geathers (former UCF DE)


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