| Easton Gibbs | |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 27 April 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Temecula, California, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 0 |
| Weight Lb: | 232 |
| High School: | Temecula Valley (Temecula, California) |
| College: | Wyoming (2019–2023) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2024 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Highlights: |
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| Statlabel1: | Total tackles |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statlabel5: | Pass deflections |
| Statlabel6: | Interceptions |
| Statlabel7: | Interception yards |
| Statlabel8: | Defensive touchdowns |
| Pfr: | G/GibbEa00 |
Easton Gibbs (born April 27, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Wyoming.
Gibbs attended high school at Temecula Valley. Coming out of high school Gibbs was rated as a two-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Wyoming Cowboys.[1] [2]
During the 2020 season finale, Gibbs posted 13 tackles against Boise State.[3] In the 2020 season, Gibbs recorded 42 tackles with two and a half being for a loss.[4] During the 2021 season, Gibbs notched 90 tackles with seven being for a loss, two sacks, and four pass deflections, where for his performance he was named an honorable mention all Mountain West member.[5] In week twelve of the 2023 season Gibbs posted 13 tackles and a sack in a win over rival Colorado State.[6] During the 2022 season, Gibbs tallied 122 tackles with nine being for a loss, three sacks, and a forced fumble.[7] For his performance in the 2022 season, Gibbs was named first team all Mountain West.[8] [9] Heading into the 2023 season, Gibbs was named the Mountain West preseason defensive player of the year.[10] [11] Gibbs was also named to the preseason Bronco Nagurski Award watch list.[12] In the 2023 season, Gibbs notched 109 tackles with four being for a loss, two sacks, six pass deflections, an interception, two forced fumbles, and a fumble recovery.[13] For his performance on the 2023 season, Gibbs was again named first team all Mountain West.[14]
During Gibbs career with the Cowboys, he totaled 361 tackles with 22.5 going for a loss, seven sacks, eleven pass deflections, an interception, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, and a touchdown.[15]
Gibbs signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2024.[16]
On July 18, 2024, Gibbs was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[17] He was released on July 31.[18]
Gibbs was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 7, 2024 but was waived three days later.[19] [20]
On August 14, 2024, Gibbs re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[21] He was waived on August 27.[22]