Education
He finished his college career with 72 tackles (12 tackles for loss), 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, while playing in 36 games.
He finished his college career with 72 tackles (12 tackles for loss), 6 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery, while playing in 36 games.
He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of South Carolina. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins, Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins and Pittsburgh Steelers.
After playing at Carvers Bay High School, Geathers accepted a scholarship from the University of South Carolina.
As a sophomore he appeared in 13 games (one start) and recorded 29 tackles. The next year he played in 12 games, posting 41 tackles (85 for loss), 3.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
He declared for the NFL draft before his senior season. Pre-draft
Cleveland Browns
Geathers was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the sixth round (186th overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.
He was released in their final cuts.
Miami Dolphins
On September 5, 2010, Geathers was awarded to the Miami Dolphins on waiver claims. He was waived on November 26, 2010. Seattle Seahawks
Geathers signed with the Seattle Seahawks on November 27, 2010.
He was with the team until he was cut on December 7, 2010.
Dallas Cowboys
On December 8, 2010, he was claimed off waivers by the Dallas Cowboys. He appeared in one game and was declared inactive for three others
He was released on August 31, 2012. Indianapolis Colts
On October 3, 2012, Geathers was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.
He would replace former Baylor nose tackle Nicolas Jean-Baptiste.
Geathers would spend 4 days total on Indianapolis" practice squad before being elevated to the active roster due to an injury to Colts" defensive end, Fili Moala. He recorded a sack against the Houston Texans on December 30, 2012. Philadelphia Eagles
Geathers was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for fullback Stanley Havili on March 28, 2013.
Washington Redskins
Geathers signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Washington Redskins on March 13, 2014.
He was released on November 1, 2014. Pittsburgh Steelers
Geathers signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent on December 1, 2014, following an injury to Brett Keisel.
He was a game-day inactive for each of the 5 (4 regular season and 1 postseason) games he was on the Steelers roster. Geathers signed another one-year contract with the Steelers on April 1, 2015.
On August 7, he was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
