Washburn University Athletics

At Washburn: Returns back to linebacker after splitting time at fullback as well during junior season … enters camps as a No. 2 inside linebacker and will also see time on special teams.

In 2008: Played in six games recording four tackles … had an interception return of 10 yards against Emporia State on homecoming … named to the MIAA’s Academic Honor Roll.

In 2007: Played in six games tallying two receptions for 28 yards and a 17-yard touchdown reception against Fort Hays State … missed five games during the middle of the season after suffering broken arm against Missouri Western returning for the NCAA playoff game against West Texas A&M.

In 2006: Played in six games recording four total tackles with two solo stops and an interception against Southwest Baptist.

In 2005: Sat out the season as a redshirt.

Background: Named to the all-district team following his sophomore, junior and senior seasons … an honorable mention all-state pick as a junior and senior … named academic all-state as a junior and senior … 29-5 in his prep career … led Class C-1 in punting as a senior with a 44.3 yards per punt … recorded 118 tackles with two interceptions as a senior … graduated first in class with a perfect 4.0 GPA in high school.

Personal: Born on Sept. 3, 1986 … son of Doug and Judy Gaswick … majoring in business.