JARED GAITHER
Offensive Tackle, Baltimore Ravens
No. 71

Age: 23
Height/weight: 6-9/330 pounds
Born: 3/18/1986 White Plains, Maryland
Resides: Owings Mills, Md.
College: Maryland
Drafted: Fifth round of supplemental draft in 2007 by Baltimore Ravens
NFL Experience: 3rd season
NFL statistics: At 6-9, Jared is the tallest player in the NFL. Started 15 of 16 games at left tackle in 2008, plus all three playoff games. He allowed just two sacks all season, including the playoffs. In 2007, played in six games and started two.
College accolades: Third Team Freshman All-American, 2005. Preseason Watch List for Outland Trophy, 2006.
Family: Jared is the youngest of four brothers.

Nickname? JG

Tattoos? I have about 15. My favorite is the one I have on my wrist in honor of my mother and my grandmother. It says “Without them there is no me.”

Best defensive player I’ve faced: James Harrison, Steelers. He’s got the whole package. He’s strong, fast and knowledgeable.

Best offensive player I’ve played with: Former Ravens All-Pro offensive tackle Jonathon Ogden. He’s headed to the Hall of Fame. He really helped me a lot.

Is there one play that you’re most proud of: Not really. I think the big thing is only allowing 2 sacks in 19 games last year.

Closest friends in football: Teammates Troy Smith and Le’Ron McClain and Branden Albert of the Chiefs.

Favorite foods: Steak and lobster.

Favorite movie: “Coming to America.”

What’s in your iPod? Lil Wayne, Drake, Scarface.

Any superstitions? No.

Best qualities for a person to have: Be outgoing, exciting, but relaxed and not too uptight.

Charitable endeavors: I’m working with Feed the Hungry with my church.

My hero is: Barack Obama.