Local product who will look to crack K-State’s linebacker rotation... Has seen most of his time on special teams during his career.

2006: Played in six games, primarily on special teams... Saw action against Florida Atlantic, Iowa State, Colorado, Texas, Kansas and Rutgers... Collected two assisted tackles on special teams, one each against Florida Atlantic and Texas.

2005: Played in five games but did not record any statistics.

2004: Appeared in nine games, primarily on special teams... Totaled three tackles, with one solo stop... All three tackles came in the first three games of the season.

2003: Redshirted.

High School: Started three seasons at Manhattan High School... Ranked as the 14th-best prospect in state of Kansas by Rivals.com... All-State selection as junior and senior for the Indians... Received an invitation to play in 2003 Kansas Shrine Bowl all-star game... Two-time All-I-70 League pick... Played both safety and quarterback... High school coach was Butch Albright... Lettered two seasons in basketball and also received recruiting attention in that sport.

Personal: Born Jan. 1, 1985, in Columbia, S.C... Parents are Greg and Darlene Gaskins... A marketing major.

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