Gerald Cadogan Gerald Anthony Cadogan ( born January 16 , 1986 , in Oakland , California ) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Penn State . Cadogan has also been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals , San Diego Chargers , Philadelphia Eagles and the Indianapolis Colts . Early years . Cadogan excelled in football at Portsmouth High School assisting the Trojans to multiple playoff appearances . Cadogan was a four - sport star at Portsmouth High School , lettering in football , track , swimming , and basketball . He was named first - team Associated Press All - State in football his senior season . The " Youngstown Vindicator " named Cadogan All - Conference twice . He was also an Ohio finalist for the Wendy ' s High School Heisman , and was the " Portsmouth Daily Times " Sportsman - of - the - Year . He played in the 2004 Big 33 Football Classic and the Ohio North - South All - Star game . College career . Gerald decided to attend Penn State . After redshirting his freshman ( 2004 ) season , Cadogan worked his way to second on the depth chart at left tackle behind future first - round draft pick , Levi Brown in 2005 . He earned Academic All - Big Ten honors that season . Cadogan was switched to guard for the 2006 season , appearing in 11 games and helping tailback Tony Hunt compile the second of two 1 , 000 - yard rushing seasons . He returned to his natural position of tackle in 2007 , and started all 13 games for the Nittany Lions and earned first - team Academic All - America and Academic All - Big Ten honors that year . Cadogan was a 2008 candidate for college football ' s prestigious Draddy Trophy , presented annually to the nation ' s top college football student - athlete . At season ' s end , he was named a consensus first team All - Big Ten selection and was awarded the conference ' s Sportsmanship Award . He was also named an Academic All - American for a second time . Professional career . Pre - draft . Cadogan was invited to the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine where he ran 4 . 99 in the 40 - yard dash ( fifth among offensive linemen at the combine ) . Carolina Panthers . Despite most draft pundits projecting Cadogan to be selected in the third or fourth round of the 2009 NFL Draft , he was not selected at all . He signed with the Carolina Panthers on April 26 , 2009 . He was waived on August 31 . Cincinnati Bengals . Cadogan was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals practice squad on November 3 . He was released on November 10 . San Diego Chargers . Cadogan was signed to the San Diego Chargers practice squad on November 19 . He was released on December 5 . Philadelphia Eagles . Cadogan was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles ' practice squad on December 8 . Indianapolis Colts . After his contract with the Eagles expired at season ' s end , Cadogan signed a future contract with the Indianapolis Colts on January 22 , 2010 . He was waived injured before training camp and released with an injury settlement . Calgary Stampeders . Cadogan was signed to the Calgary Stampeders ’ practice squad on October 21 , 2010 — prior to week 17 of the 2010 CFL season . Toronto Argonauts . On October 30 , 2012 , Cadogan signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League , later winning the 100th Grey Cup . Personal . Cadogan is an avid musician , playing many instruments , singing and arranging songs . He began singing in the church choir at age four , and learned to play a slew of instruments in his youth , including the trumpet , trombone , piano , guitar , drum s , oboe , and the euphonium . Cadogan played trumpet with his high school marching band , often while still wearing his football uniform during halftime shows . He once even conducted the Penn State Blue Band following a 2007 home victory at Beaver Stadium . Cadogan has released two gospel album s . He also sang the national anthem a cappella at a 2008 State College campaign rally for presidential candidate Barack Obama .