Kyle Gayle

Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Montclair, N.J.
Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
215
High School:
Montclair
Major:
History

At Delaware: Fourth-year veteran who will battle for increased playing time at outside linebacker while continuing to be one of Delaware's top special teams players • two-year letterwinner • begins season projected as the No. 2 outside linebacker (Sam) behind sophomore and 2012 CAA Defensive Rookie of the Year Jeff Williams • for his career, has appeared in 15 games with one start and recorded 17 tackles (eight solo) and one tackle for loss • outstanding athlete who can rush the passer and also drop back in coverage • did not participate in spring drills due to injury.

2012 Season: Enjoyed his best season with the Blue Hens as a sophomore linebacker and special teams player • appeared in 10 games and earned his first career start in late season game at Richmond • did not play vs. Bucknell due to an injury • recorded16 tackles on the season, including eight solo stops • posted a career-high four tackles vs. Richmond and added three each in late season games against Towson and Old Dominion • had tackle for loss against Towson • named Blue Hen Touchdown Club Special Teams Player of the Week vs. William & Mary and Old Dominion • had a solid spring and recorded four tackles in Blue-White spring game • switched number from 52 to 32 prior to the season • team went 5-6 for head coach K.C. Keeler.

2011 Season: Saw action in the first three games of the season as a special teams contributor but missed the remainder of the season with injuries • made one tackle against Navy • team went 7-4 under Keeler.

2010 Season: Started the season on a promising note by playing in the first two games vs. West Chester and South Dakota State before he was sidelined with an injury for the remainder of the year • saw game action primarily on special teams • did not accumulate any statistics • retained freshman eligibility • member of a Delaware defense led the nation in scoring defense at 12.1 points per game and ranked No. 5 in total defense (280.7 yards per game) • team went 12-3 and advanced to the FCS national title game under Keeler.

High School: Played quarterback, running back, wide receiver, linebacker, safety, and quarterback at Montclair High School under head coach Ed Lebida • twice named first team All-State Group 4 • selected first team All-Essex County on defense • named Montclair’s Offensive Player of the Year and Team Most Valuable Player in 2009 • also served as team captain • earned Volken Spirit Award in 2008 • scored 11 touchdowns during senior season • amassed 410 receiving yards, 53 tackles, and two interceptions • ran for 254 yards and four touchdowns during his final Thanksgiving game • also was a three-year starter on the baseball team, and competed for the track team as a senior • peer leader in high school.

Personal: Kyle Christopher Gayle (“gail”) • fashion merchandising major at Delaware • son of Lonnie and Lovette Gayle • born Jan. 21, 1992 • has two older sisters • enjoys music, writing songs, and surfing in his spare time • uncle, Earl Vaughn, played football at Syracuse • cousin, Justin Wortham, played football at North Carolina State.

Career Defensive Statistics at Delaware

Year	GP/GS	Tackles (Solo)	TFL-Yards	Sacks-Yards	PB	Int.	FR/FF
2012	10/1	16 (8)	1-1	0-0	0	0	0
2011	3/0	1 (0)	0-0	0-0	0	0	0/0
2010	2/0	0 (0)	0-0	0-0	0	0	0/0
Totals	15/1	17 (8)	1-1	0-0	0	0	0/0