2008 (Freshmen): Valuable back up who saw quality playing time during freshman season...Contributed nine tackles and one tackle for a loss...Will be counted on in a bigger role this season.

High School:  Played football (John Doherty) and wrestled...Played on team that won first conference title in 27 years, going 9-2...Two-time first team all-conference selection...Second team all-state as a senior...District 28 wrestling champion and Region 7 runner up.

Personal:  Born 2/4/1990...Son of Paul and Mary Gilstrop.