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A tough, sturdy and durable performer, Patrick Gibbons was the Seahawks’ starting fullback during his two seasons on Grymes Hill before making the successful transition to defensive line last season. The versatile Gibbons proved to be a dependable force up front for the Seahawks and is someone who figures to be among the defensive tackle rotation in 2014.

2013: Played in all 11 games and recorded 13 tackles (six solo) on the season … Registered a career-high four tackles (three solo) vs. Robert Morris (10/26) … Delivered a three-tackle effort vs. Monmouth (11/9) … Earned a spot on the 2013 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2012: Appeared in all 13 games at fullback for the Seahawks in 2012, starting in nine … Recorded seven catches for 68 yards … Brought in two receptions for 33 yards against Robert Morris (10/27) … Also returned two kickoffs for 22 yards on the season … Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2011: Appeared in all 11 games during his freshman season, starting in nine … Tallied two carries for nine yards, and four catches for 31 yards … Recorded two catches for 17 yards and one carry for six yards against Georgetown (10/8) … Caught one pass in season-opening 38-28 win over Saint Francis (PA) (9/3) ... Tallied one catch for 13 yards and one carry for three yards 44-29 season-ending victory at Monmouth (11/19).

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Sam Millich at Carthage Central High School before prepping a year at Milford Academy for Coach Bill Chaplick ... Earned All-State, All-CNY, and All-League honors … Mid-year transfer who took part in Spring Practice 2011 ... Selected to play in the New York Upstate vs. Downstate Game ... A scholastic standout wrestler and lacrosse player ... Also competed one season on the Wagner College men’s lacrosse team where his physicality served him well in a defensive role.