making him the third lineman from Iowa to win the award (Alex Karras and Cal Jones being the other two). He was also a three-time academic All-Big Ten selection at Iowa. Gallery graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Iowa. As part of his pre-professional training, he taught at two local elementary schools. On January 9, 2023 The College Football Hall of Fame voted to select Gallery for induction into the 2023 Class. Professional career 2004 NFL Draft Gallery was selected with the second overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. He was regarded as "the best lineman to come out of college in years", with a perfect 9.0 Draft Prospect Rating, the highest for any offensive lineman. Oakland Raiders In 2004, Gallery started 15 games at right tackle and gave up three sacks. In 2005, he started all 16 games at right tackle and gave up 3.5 sacks. The Raiders moved him to left tackle at the beginning of the 2006 preseason. In the Raiders' first game of the 2006 regular season, Gallery was part of an offensive line that gave up nine sacks (at least three of which were charged to him) to the San Diego Chargers. He played in 13 games during the season and gave up 10.5 sacks, placing him fourth in the league for most sacks given up, despite missing three games. In 2007, Oakland coaches moved Gallery to left guard. Although Gallery had generally been considered a bust at the left tackle position for which he was drafted and had limited success at the right tackle position, he performed much better as a left guard. Seattle Seahawks On July 27, 2011, Gallery agreed to join the Seattle Seahawks on a three-year deal worth a reported $15 million. He was released after one season. New England Patriots On March 19, 2012, Gallery signed with the New England Patriots on a one-year deal. Gallery announced his retirement from professional football on August 4, 2012. References External links Iowa Hawkeyes Bio Oakland Raiders Bio 1980 births Living people All-American college football players American football offensive tackles Iowa Hawkeyes football players New England Patriots players Oakland Raiders players People from Buchanan County, Iowa Players of American football from Iowa Seattle Seahawks players People from Manchester, Iowa Ed Block Courage Award recipients