Nate Gabriel

2024 (Fr.) Played in 12 games Added depth on the defensive line Finished with nine tackles, including assisting on a sack Was used on 128 defensive snaps, including a season-high 24 against UAlbany Also saw action on 20 defensive plays against Texas Tech Season-high two solo stops against UAlbany Assisted on a sack at Pitt Had two assists against Kansas Enrolled at WVU in January 2024 High School Played defensive line for coach Kyle Sassler at Auburndale High Former teammate of Mountaineer Aubrey Burks Helped lead Auburndale to a 7-4 record, going 3-1 in conference play and advancing to the state playoffs Finished his career with 160 total tackles, 58 tackles for loss, five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and 12 sacks As a senior, he played in all 11 games, collecting 74 tackles, four sacks, 26 tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries and two blocked punts During his junior season, he tallied 58 tackles, 26 tackles for loss and seven sacks in 10 games Named 2023 Polk County (FL) Co-Wrestler of the Year Won the state title as a junior, finishing with a 35-4 record Placed sixth in the state at the 2A heavyweight level as a sophomore Also threw the discus, advancing to nationals Ranked a three-star prospect according to ESPN, 247Sports, On3 and Rivals ESPN tabs him as the No. 81 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 187 player in Florida 247Sports lists him as the No. 138 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 162 player in Florida On3 ranks him as the No. 139 defensive lineman nationally and the No. 168 player in Florida Personal Son of Frantz and Yolene Gabriel One of five children (1 brother, 3 sisters) Majoring in sport management