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Nathaniel Gillis
DB (S) · #2 ·
Transfer
Height6'1"
Weight200 lbs
Est. eligibility1 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
RosteredNathaniel Gillis (DB) officially transferred from Brigham Young University to University of Northern Colorado
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Last updatedOct 27, 2026, 1:31 PM
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Background
2025 (Sr.) Appeared in 12 games at safety, providing depth and reliability in the Bears' secondary. · Finished the season with eight total tackles, posting a season-high two tackles at Houston Christian. · Recorded tackles in six different games and added a pass breakup during conference play. · Contributed consistently on defense and special teams throughout the season. Played in 10 games during the 2024 season. · Gillis tallied 18 total tackles, including 11 solo tackles, and a pass breakup. Saw game action in eight games. · He recorded 13 total tackles, nine pass breakups, and one interception. Did not see game action in his lone season at BYU.
Hometown
🏴San Diego, CA
High schoolSteele Canyon
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Career path
- TransferredNathaniel Gillis (DB) officially transferred from Brigham Young University to University of Northern Colorado
- EnteredPortal · 12/19/22, 2:21 AMNathaniel Gillis (DB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Brigham Young University
Career stats
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Northern Colorado | 5 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | University of Northern Colorado | 12 | 0 | -- | Low | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| 2024 | University of Northern Colorado | 10 | 2 | -- | Med. | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 11 |
| 2023 | University of Northern Colorado | 11 | 6 | -- | Med. | 9 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 7 |
| 2022 |  Brigham Young University | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 39 | 8 | -- | Low | 10 | 11 | 1 | 40 | 22 |
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Profile last updated Oct 27, 2026