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Gabriel Knisley

Defensive Back
Class
Junior
Height
5-11
Hometown
Goehner, Neb.
Previous School
Seward HS
#42

Gabriel Knisley

Defensive Back
Junior, 5-11

2023: Junior
Totaled 17 tackles, three pass break ups and one blocked extra point agains t Northwestern on Sept. 2.

2022: Sophomore
Started at safety for a second year in a row and ranked second on the team with 77 tackles ... added seven tackles for loss, five pass breakups, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... recorded 12 tackles, one tackle for loss and a fumble recovery versus Dordt on Oct. 22 ... notched at least six tackles in all 10 games.

2021: Freshman
Earned a starting role at safety ... totaled 27 tackles, three interceptions, one tackle for loss and one pass breakup ... emerged with an interception apiece in wins over Briar Cliff and Midland.

High School
Prepped at Seward High School ... coached by Jamie Opfer ... lettered and started all four years ... served as a team captain for one year ... competed in four years of basketball and three years of track ... qualified for state track three times.

Personal
Born in Seward, Neb., on April 28, 2002 ... son of Jamie and Bonnie Knisley ... has a younger brother Jake ... mother ran track at Concordia ... enjoys hunting and fishing.

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