Washington State University Athletics
2021 Football Signing Class
Roster

Gavin Barthiel
- Position:
- Linebacker
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Valdosta, Ga.
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-2 / 210
- High School:
- Lake Gibson HS (Fla.)
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Lake Gibson High School in Florida…as a SOPHOMORE, made 30 tackles including seven for loss…as a JUNIOR, named to All-County Third Team after making 79 tackles with four for loss, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six pass breakups and one interception…as a SENIOR, named to the Sports Illustrated All-America Watch List…recorded 72 tackles with 14 for loss including three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception he returned 99 yards for a touchdown…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 49 outside linebacker prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
Attended Lake Gibson High School in Florida…as a SOPHOMORE, made 30 tackles including seven for loss…as a JUNIOR, named to All-County Third Team after making 79 tackles with four for loss, four forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, six pass breakups and one interception…as a SENIOR, named to the Sports Illustrated All-America Watch List…recorded 72 tackles with 14 for loss including three sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception he returned 99 yards for a touchdown…rated three-star prospect by ESPN.com, 247Sports.com and Rivals.com…rated No. 49 outside linebacker prospect in the country by ESPN.com.
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Thursday, February 12
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Wednesday, February 04
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Tuesday, December 23
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