James Gillespie

2025 Season Played in all 12 games, starting two, on the defensive line. Recorded 17 total tackles, including four solos. Set his season high with four stops against Montana. Had multiple tackles in six games. Credited with a half-TFL against Mercyhurst. Prior to Sacramento State Appeared in nine games, and had two starts, for Middle Tennessee in 2024. Ended the year with 10 tackles, including two sacks. Had two tackles, including a sack in 15 snaps against Tennessee Tech. Collected two stops, including a sack at Ole Miss. Added two tackles in a start against WKU. Also had two stops against Duke. Played the 2023 season at Ventura JC. Compiled 67 total tackles, including nine for loss. Began his collegiate career at ULM where he redshirted in 2021 and did not appear in a game in 2022. High School A 2021 graduate of Bishop Ireton HS. Played his first three high school seasons at Woodbridge HS. Was a three-star recruit by 247Sports and was named the No. 37 defensive tackle in his class by ESPN. Named first-team all-state as a junior at Woodbridge in 2019. Earned all-Cardinal District Second-Team honors as a sophomore in 2018. Personal Parents are James Cherry and Natasha Gillespie.