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Easton Gibbs

Easton Gibbs (born April 27, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Wyoming.

Easton Gibbs
Personal information
Born: (2001-04-27) April 27, 2001 (age 23)
Temecula, California, U.S.
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)
Position:Linebacker
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early years

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Gibbs 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

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During 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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height 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
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

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Gibbs 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

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Gibbs was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 7, 2024 but was waived three days later.[21][22]

Seattle Seahawks (second stint)

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On August 14, 2024, Gibbs re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[23] He was waived on August 27.[24]

References

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  1. ^ McMakin, Ian. "Wyoming Receives Its Second 2019 Commit From Easton Gibbs". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  2. ^ Foster, Brandon (August 10, 2018). "Part safety, part LB, part QB, Easton Gibbs fully commits to UW". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  3. ^ "Wyoming Cowboys confident Easton Gibbs can carry the load at weak-side linebacker". The Reporter Online. August 25, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  4. ^ "Easton Gibbs 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  5. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Easton Gibbs, Linebacker, Wyoming". Sports Illustrated. November 30, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Eisman, Alex (August 22, 2023). "Cowboys' Easton Gibbs is unfazed by the preseason hype surrounding him". Wyoming News Now. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ Taylor, Alex (August 28, 2023). "Gibbs continues strong linebacker tradition in Laramie". Wyoming Tribune Eagle. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (July 26, 2023). "Cowboys linebacker Easton Gibbs considers Wyoming home". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  12. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (August 2023). "Wyoming Cowboys Jordan Bertagnole, Easton Gibbs on national award watch lists". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  13. ^ "Easton Gibbs 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  14. ^ Thorburn, Ryan (November 28, 2023). "Eight Wyoming Cowboys earn all-Mountain West honors". Casper Star-Tribune. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  15. ^ Londergan, Joe (January 28, 2024). "Wyoming Linebacker Easton Gibbs Invited To 2024 NFL Combine". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 3, 2024.
  16. ^ "Easton Gibbs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  17. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Easton Gibbs College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  18. ^ Boyle, John (May 3, 2024). "Seahawks Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.
  19. ^ "Seahawks Place Seven On Physically Unable To Perform List Ahead Of 2024 Training Camp". Seahawks.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  20. ^ Benintendi, Connor. "Seattle Seahawks Sign Rookie DT Rodney Mathews, Release LB Easton Gibbs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
  21. ^ "Steelers make training camp roster moves". Steelers.com. August 7, 2024.
  22. ^ Barbre, Christopher. "Steelers Lose Defensive Lineman For The Entire 2024 Season". Steeler Nation. Retrieved August 11, 2024.
  23. ^ Boyle, John (August 14, 2024). "Seahawks Sign LB Easton Gibbs". Seahawks.com.
  24. ^ Boyle, John (August 27, 2024). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2024 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
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