Kevin Gillis

HONORS & AWARDS: Unsung Hero Award (2024) AS A SENIOR IN 2024: Appeared in 12 games with five starts as a defensive tackle. Totaled 14 tackles, five of which were for loss, and four sacks. Registered sack in win against Bryant (9/14). Contributed four tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble at Syracuse (9/28). Recipient of the Unsung Hero Award (2024). AS A JUNIOR IN 2023: Did not appear in any games. AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2022: Did not appear in any contests. AS A FRESHMAN IN 2021: Did not appear in any contests. BEFORE HOLY CROSS: Member of the football team at the Governor’s Academy in Byfield, Mass. under head coach Jim O’Leary. Team captain as a senior. First Team All-Independent School League in 2019. Team was the Independent School League runner-up in 2019. Over prep career, tallied 11 sacks, 64 tackles for loss, 88 tackles, 45 quarterback hits, three fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and one blocked field goal in 33 games played. In 2019, totaled five sacks, 20 tackles for loss, 27 tackles, 19 quarterback hits and one fumble recovery. Previously played at the Pingree School, where he was a two-time first team All-Evergreen League selection in 2017 and 2018. Also played lacrosse. PERSONAL: Father Kevin competed in lacrosse at UMass Amherst and mother Laura competed in basketball at UMass Amherst. Majoring in political science.