47  Gabe Gantz Class: Senior Hometown: Perry, Kan. High School: Perry-Lecompton Height / Weight: 6-5 / 255 Position: TE Birthdate: 02/12/1988 Experience: 1L

Big tight end who will look to make an impact at the position or on special teams in his final season.

2009: Appeared in one game as a reserve.

2008: Appeared in nine contests as a member of several special-teams units.

2007: Did not see any playing time as a member of the scout team.

2006: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years and started three for the Kaws under coach Mike Paramore... Part of a league champion team his senior year... Named second team all-league as a tight end... Also lettered three years in basketball and two years in baseball.

PERSONAL: Gabriel Neil Gantz was born Feb. 12, 1988... Parents are Neil and Nancy Gantz... Involved in 4-H and Big Brothers & Big Sisters... Majoring in agricultural technology.