James Gayle (American football)
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Gayle with Virginia Tech
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| Position: | Outside linebacker | ||
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| Date of birth: | February 15, 1991 | ||
| Place of birth: | Los Angeles, California | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||
| Weight: | 259 lb (117 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Hampton (VA) Bethel | ||
| College: | Virginia Tech | ||
| Undrafted: | 2014 | ||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com |
James Rashaan Gayle (born February 15, 1991) is an American football outside linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Virginia Tech. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Gayle attended Bethel High School in Hampton, Virginia. A second-team All-Peninsula District member as a defensive end, he recorded 96 tackles (60 solo) and 12 sacks as a defensive end his senior season, and registered 56 solo tackles and 10 sacks as a junior.
Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 25th best strongside defensive end in the nation. He accepted a scholarship offer from Virginia Tech over offers from East Carolina, NC State, Purdue, Syracuse and UCF.
In 2009, Gayle redshirted as a freshman. In 2010, he started two games while playing in all 14 games. He totaled 13 tackles, including 6.5 for loss, four sacks and twelve quarterback hurries. In 2011, he garnered second-team All-ACC honors after recording 38 tackles, including 12.5 for loss, seven sacks, along with 20 quarterback hurries on the season. In 2012, Gayle played in all 13 games, starting 11. He recorded 43 tackles on the season, including 11 for loss, five sacks, and 27 quarterback hurries. He earned second-team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive season. In his final season in 2013, he started all 13 games, and totaled 44 tackles, 10.5 for loss, and six sacks, and was a conference honorable mention.
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