Gabriel Hardman

Preseason Third Team All-American (2026, Stats Perform) Named a Stats Perform Preseason Third Team All-American (LB) ... named a team captain (defense) ... Played in all 15 games for the Coyotes … made 13 starts at linebacker … one of three Yotes to have 90+ tackles on the season, finished third with 90.0 tackles … also had 5.0 tackles for loss with two sacks … had three pass break-ups, two quarterback hurries, and one fumble recovery … had a season-best nine tackles in two games: vs. Northern Colorado (Sept. 13) and at Montana (Dec. 13) to end the year. One of 36 Coyotes to see action in all 14 games … posted 28 tackles on the campaign … recorded his first two interceptions of his career with his first being at Murray State (Oct. 5) … his second interception came in the FCS Playoffs Quarterfinals against UC Davis (Dec. 14). One of eight true freshmen who competed for the Coyotes … made his collegiate debut in the season opener at Missouri (Aug. 31) … appeared in six games during the season and is eligible to redshirt … competed mainly on special teams … notched his first collegiate tackle in the national quarterfinal game against North Dakota State (Dec. 9). Compiled 121 tackles including 40 tackles-for-loss and six sacks as a senior at Palmetto ... also intercepted two passes ... led the Panthers to four district championships and a state semifinal appearances. Son of Anthony and Clara ... father, Anthony, played collegiately at UCF (linebacker) ... studying sport marketing and media.