Gabe Erickson

SOPHOMORE Letter winner. Appeared in 11 games. Totaled 10 tackles with three tackles for loss. Recorded two sacks and one forced fumble. FRESHMAN Saw action in four games. Recorded two tackles at Puget Sound. Letter winner. STAYTON HIGH SCHOOL Three-year letter winner in football. Letter winner in track. First team all-league offensive and defensive line. Honorable mention all-state offensive line. Recorded 16 tackles in the 2022 Cascade game. PERSONAL INFORMATION Majoring in business. Son of John and Tina Erickson. WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD? I chose Linfield because of the feeling I get when I was on campus, and everyone was very welcoming, and it felt like a family. WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU? Being a student-athlete at Linfield means that you get a great education along with being a part of a great sports program. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAVE THEY BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My greatest inspiration has been my dad just seeing how hard he works has inspired me. HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON? Participating in sports has taught me how to work hard and balance my time. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I’VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN… The greatest thing I’ve learned playing at Linfield is to do the right thing.