Byron Gaskin
Cornerback * Senior
5-6 * 194 lbs.
Birmingham, Ala./Vestavia Hills HS

2006: Saw action in nine games for the Tigers last season … Played a part in the UWA special teams, ranking third in kickoff returns … Recorded a long return of 26 yards in the Tigers fourth game of the season against Henderson State … Finished the season with 57 all purpose yards.

2005: Played in seven games for the Tigers at cornerback...Recorded 7 tackles, five solos with one interception and one forced fumble.

2004:  Appeared in all 11 games, including two starts in the Tiger secondary…Totaled three tackles, including one solo…Returned six kickoffs for 89 yards, including a career-long 26-yarder against Henderson State on 10/30/04.

PREP:  Played for Head Coach Buddy Anderson at Vestavia Hills (Ala.) High School…Had three interceptions as a senior for the Rebels…Totaled 12 interceptions and two fumble recoveries over four-year prep career to go along with 21 rushing touchdowns…Led the Rebels to three Region Championships…Tabbed Freshman Athlete of the Year and Team Captain while at Vestavia Hills, while also earning the Rebel Spirit Award…Also lettered in track and basketball.

PERSONAL:  Full name is Byron Cornelius Gaskin...Born 12/6/85 in Birmingham, Ala...Son of Larry Gaskin…Has two brothers, Larry and David and one sister Jasmine…Major is Physical Education.