Oliver Gibson, who played defensive tackle in the NFL from 1995 to 2003, has died at the age of 53. Gibson was born and raised in Romeoville, Illinois, and in 1989 USA Today named him the high school defensive player of the year for his exploits at Romeoville High School.

Former NFL defensive tackle Oliver Gibson has died at the age of 53, his family and Notre Dame announced on Tuesday. Gibson was a fourth-round pick out of Notre Dame by the Steelers in the 1995 NFL Draft, spending four seasons in Pittsburgh before signing with the Bengals.