West Virginia University Athletics

2024 (Fr.)

• Played in 12 games
• Added depth on the defensive line
• Finished with nine tackles, including assisting on a sack
• Was used on 128 defensive snaps, including a season-high 24 against UAlbany
• Also saw action on 20 defensive plays against Texas Tech
• Season-high two solo stops against UAlbany
• Assisted on a sack at Pitt
• Had two assists against Kansas
• Enrolled at WVU in January 2024

High School

• Played defensive line for coach Kyle Sassler at Auburndale High
• Former teammate of Mountaineer Aubrey Burks
• Helped lead Auburndale to a 7-4 record, going 3-1 in conference play and advancing to the state playoffs
• Finished his career with 160 total tackles, 58 tackles for loss, five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and 12 sacks
• As a senior, he played in all 11 games, collecting 74 tackles, four sacks, 26 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts
• During his junior season, he tallied 58 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 10 games
• Named 2023 Polk County (FL) Co-Wrestler of the Year
• Won the state title as a junior, finishing with a 35-4 record
• Placed sixth in the state at the 2A heavyweight level as a sophomore
• Also threw the discus, advancing to nationals
• Ranked a three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals
• ESPN tabs him as the No. 81 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 187 player in Florida
• 247Sports lists him as the No. 138 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 162 player in Florida
• On3 ranks him as the No. 139 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 168 player in Florida

Personal

• Son of Frantz and Yolene Gabriel
• One of five children (1 brother, 3 sisters)
• Majoring in sport management