Gerald Everett hails from Lithonia, Georgia where he played for Columbia High School. He was a three-year letter winner for the basketball and track & field teams during his freshman, sophomore, and junior years, but decided to focus solely on football as a senior. After earning all-conference honors, Everett committed to Bethune-Cookman but ultimately started his college career at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas.
After two seasons at the JUCO level, Everett transferred to UAB where he spent a lone season with the Blazers. He recorded 17 receptions for 292 yards and a touchdown while starting one game.