Avery Gach

Freshman (2025) • Made his collegiate debut against Central Michigan (Sept. 13) • Played on field goal protection against Purdue (Nov. 1), at Maryland (Nov. 22) • Contributed on special teams against Ohio State (Nov. 29) Prep • Attended Wylie E. Groves High School (2025) coached by Brendan Flaherty • Named a team captain as a junior and a senior for Groves, the first-ever two-year captain under head coach Brendan Flaherty (25 seasons) • A four-year starter at tackle • His senior year in 2024, helped the Falcons finish 12-1 with an MHSAA state semifinals appearance • Helped Groves reach the postseason with a 6-4 record as a junior (2023) • As a sophomore, led the Falcons to a 9-4 record and a state semifinal appearance • Lettered in baseball as a freshman and sophomore and in track and field as a junior Key Statistics • Led an offense which averaged 35.6 points per game in 2024; also contributed on special teams where he blocked extra points/field goals in consecutive playoff games • Propelled the Falcons to over 2,000 rushing yards and an average of 6.3 yards per carry in 2023 with 27 scores on the ground • Helped the offense average 376.2 yards per game and 32.1 points per game • Didn’t allow a sack in his sophomore and junior seasons • Credited with 90 pancake blocks without allowing a sack or pressure in 10 games in 2023 Honors and Rankings • Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of four stars; the No. 274 overall player nationally, the No. 15 offensive tackle and the No. 3 player in the state of Michigan • Named a four-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 17 offensive tackle and the No. 4 player in the state of Michigan • Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 29 player in the midwest region, the No. 37 offensive tackle nationally and the No. 4 player in the state of Michigan • Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 130 overall player, the No. 4 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 4 player in Michigan • On3.com four-star consensus prospect, the No. 277 overall player, the No. 21 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 3 player in Michigan • On3.com three-star prospect, the No. 39 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 7 player in Michigan • Prepstar ranking of four stars, the No. 271 player in the country • Named Rivals 5-Star Camp Offensive Lineman MVP • 2023 Detroit Free Press Dream Team • 2023 Detroit News Dream Team • MHSFCA Division 2 first-team all-state honoree (2023) • Detroit News 2022 second-team all-state selection (2022) Personal • Avery Gach was born October 8, 2006 • Son of David and Amy Gach