62  Xavier Gates Class: Sophomore Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa. High School: John Harris Height / Weight: 6-3 / 316 Position: DT Birthdate: 06/22/1993 Experience: RS

2011: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at John Harris High School under head coach George Chaump... Helped lead team to a 10-3 record and a Mid-Penn League championship... Was named to the 2010 Patriot News All-State team... Earned first team all-conference accolades as a defensive tackle and second team honors as an offensive tackle... Also lettered four years in track and field.

PERSONAL: Xavier A Gates was born June 22, 1993, in Harrisburg, Pa... Son of James and Valerie Gates... Was an honor roll student and a member of the student council in high school... Career ambition is to become an architect.