Jacob Gomez

As a senior, recorded 42 pancake blocks, 58 tackles, including seven for a loss and four sacks, four forced fumbles, and five receptions for 164 yards en route to First Team All-District honors while serving as team captain for head coach R.J. Montalvo … A three-time all-academic selection, finished career with 51 pancake blocks and 63 tackles … Also saw time at quarterback as a sophomore and junior, throwing for 812 yards and eight touchdowns while rushing for 423 yards and four touchdowns … Helped team to bi-district championship as a freshman … Also competed in basketball, serving as captain, baseball, powerlifting, and track & field … Won district and area championships while qualifying for regionals in discus as a junior … Also won district championship in discus as a freshman … Led baseball team to regional finals as a junior … Competed in UIL number sense, mathematics, calculator, one act, and science competitions … President of Library Club … Secretary of Student Council … Member of National Honor Society. Son of Oralia and Sergio … Has three brothers – Alex, Nathan, and Daniel … Majoring in mechanical engineering with the goal of becoming an engineer for NASA … Chose UTRGV for the opportunity to be part of a growing program that is building something special, the supportive, knowledgeable, and welcoming coaching staff, the strong culture and sense of community at UTRGV, and the impressive facilities … Community service includes local Church events, coaching little league, assisting at food drives, and providing services at a nursing home … Hobbies include working out, deer and dove hunting, listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.