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Joined the team as a walk-on in 2001, but was awarded a scholarship prior to the 2002 season.
2003: Junior season
Played in seven games and started the season opener against Florida State • Also played in the junior varsity game against Hargrave Military Academy • Had one tackle assist against Wisconsin.
2002: Sophomore season
Played in 10 games on special teams and as a reserve fullback • Saw action on 109 snaps, including a season-high 25 snaps vs. Maryland.
2001: Freshman season
Played in nine regular-season games primarily on special teams • Saw action on 49 snaps • Earned his most playing time against Duke.
T.C. Williams High School:
Lettered four years on the football team as a tight end and linebacker • Named all-district on offense and defense as a senior • Two-time honorable-mention all-district • Served as a captain as a junior and senior • Was the first player at his school to be a captain prior to his senior season • School's all-time leader in receptions and yardage by a tight end and set the single-season sack record • Team MVP as a senior •Coached by Eric Henderson • Also lettered twice in basketball and once in baseball.
Personal:
Born James Gibson on April 7, 1983 in Alexandria, Va. • Has a younger sister • • Favorite former Carolina football player is 2002 NFL Draft pick David Thornton • His father, James, played football at John Carroll University and was an All-America player • Involved in Campus Ministries and the Black Student Movement • Enjoys singing and public speaking • Majoring in communications.
