

John Gavin
Tackles - 14, twice, most recently at Millikin (Oct. 17, 2026) Tackles for Loss - 2.0 at Millikin (Oct. 17, 2026) Sacks - 1.0, multiple times Academic All-CCIW (2024, 2025) Limited to two games due to injury ... Made 15.0 tackles, with 1.5 for loss and half a sack ... Played in all 10 games ... Made 60.0 tackles, second-most on the team ... Added 3.0 tackles for loss, one sack, three quarterback hurries, and a breakup ... Appeared in two games on special teams … Recorded three tackles, two solo and one assist … Attended Prospect High School, where he was a four-year letterwinner in football at linebacker … Majoring in finance at Illinois Wesleyan … Other interests include golf, skiing, piano, and working out … Family members Brock Collins and Frank Mirandola also played football at Illinois Wesleyan …
- EnrolledJohn Gavin (LB) enrolled in Illinois Wesleyan University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 8 | 8 | -- | Elite | 66 | 26 | 10.5 | 19 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 3 | 3 | -- | High | 15 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 10 | 10 | -- | High | 60 | 22 | 4 | 11 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | Illinois Wesleyan University | 2 | 0 | -- | Med. | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 23 | 21 | -- | Elite | 144 | 54 | 16.5 | 32 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 |
Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026









