Easton Gibbs (born April 27, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming.
No. 56 – Seattle Seahawks | |
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Position: | Linebacker |
Personal information | |
Born: | Temecula, California, U.S. | April 27, 2001
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight: | 232 lb (105 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Temecula Valley (Temecula, California) |
College: | Wyoming (2019–2023) |
Undrafted: | 2024 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Player stats at PFR |
Early years
editGibbs attended high school at Temecula Valley. Coming out of high school Gibbs was rated as a two-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.[1][2]
College career
editDuring the 2020 season finale, Gibbs posted 13 tackles against Boise State.[3] In the 2020 season, Gibbs recorded 42 tackles with two and a half being for a loss.[4] During the 2021 season, Gibbs notched 90 tackles with seven being for a loss, two sacks, and four pass deflections, where for his performance he was named an honorable mention all Mountain West member.[5] In week twelve of the 2023 season Gibbs posted 13 tackles and a sack in a win over rival Colorado State.[6] During the 2022 season, Gibbs tallied 122 tackles with nine being for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble.[7] For his performance in the 2022 season, Gibbs was named first team all Mountain West.[8][9] Heading into the 2023 season, Gibbs was named the Mountain West preseason defensive player of the year.[10][11] Gibbs was also named to the preseason Bronco Nagurski Award watch list.[12] In the 2023 season, Gibbs notched 109 tackles with four being for a loss, two sacks, six pass deflections, an interception, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.[13] For his performance on the 2023 season, Gibbs was again named first team all Mountain West.[14]
During Gibbs career with the Cowboys, he totaled 361 tackles with 22.5 going for a loss, seven sacks, eleven pass deflections, an interception, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and a touchdown.[15]
Professional career
editHeight | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 0+3⁄8 in (1.84 m) |
232 lb (105 kg) |
30+3⁄8 in (0.77 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.73 s | 1.59 s | 2.73 s | 4.37 s | 6.98 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) |
9 ft 8 in (2.95 m) |
20 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[16][17] |
Seattle Seahawks
editGibbs signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[18]
On July 18, 2024, Gibbs was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[19] He was released on July 31.[20]
Pittsburgh Steelers
editGibbs was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 7, 2024 but was waived three days later.[21][22]
Seattle Seahawks (second stint)
editOn August 14, 2024, Gibbs re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[23]
References
edit- ^ McMakin, Ian. "Wyoming Receives Its Second 2019 Commit From Easton Gibbs". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Foster, Brandon (August 10, 2018). "Part safety, part LB, part QB, Easton Gibbs fully commits to UW". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Wyoming Cowboys confident Easton Gibbs can carry the load at weak-side linebacker". The Reporter Online. August 25, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Easton Gibbs 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Easton Gibbs, Linebacker, Wyoming". Sports Illustrated. November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Raineri, JP (August 4, 2023). "Temecula native Easton Gibbs named Mountain West preseason defensive player of the year". My Valley News. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Eisman, Alex (August 22, 2023). "Cowboys' Easton Gibbs is unfazed by the preseason hype surrounding him". Wyoming News Now. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Spears, Justin (December 28, 2022). "From 2-stars to superstars: Wyoming's Easton Gibbs, Ohio's Keye Thompson lead defenses into Arizona Bowl". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Thorburn, Ryan (July 19, 2023). "Wyoming Cowboys confident Easton Gibbs can carry the load at weak-side linebacker". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Alex (August 28, 2023). "Gibbs continues strong linebacker tradition in Laramie". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Thorburn, Ryan (July 26, 2023). "Cowboys linebacker Easton Gibbs considers Wyoming home". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Thorburn, Ryan (August 2023). "Wyoming Cowboys Jordan Bertagnole, Easton Gibbs on national award watch lists". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Easton Gibbs 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Thorburn, Ryan (November 28, 2023). "Eight Wyoming Cowboys earn all-Mountain West honors". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ Londergan, Joe (January 28, 2024). "Wyoming Linebacker Easton Gibbs Invited To 2024 NFL Combine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
- ^ "Easton Gibbs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Easton Gibbs College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 3, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.
- ^ "Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ Benintendi, Connor. "Seattle Seahawks Sign Rookie DT Rodney Mathews, Release LB Easton Gibbs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
- ^ "Steelers make training camp roster moves". Steelers.com. August 7, 2024.
- ^ Barbre, Christopher. "Steelers Lose Defensive Lineman For The Entire 2024 Season". Steeler Nation. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 14, 2024). "Seahawks Sign LB Easton Gibbs". Seahawks.com.