Gavin Escobar Season 2012

#88
PositionTIGHT END
Weight255 lbs
Height6-6
ClassJunior
HometownRancho Santa Margarita, Calif.

Expected to see playing time in the Aztecs[apos] talented tight end rotation ... Was an SDSU scholar-athlete for the 2010 spring semester.2009: Did not see any action in his first year on campus.

High School: Standout at Santa Margarita High School in Orange County ... A 2008 Trinity League second-team selection on offense after grabbing 37 receptions for 492 yards and six scores ... Had seven receptions for 130 yards against St. Bonaventure, the eventual state Division III champion ... Named the player of the game for his performance ... As a junior, caught 11 passes for 163 yards (14.8 yards per catch) ... Listed as the No. 79 tight end nationally by Scout.com ... A preseason 'Senior to Watch' by ocvarsity.com ... Named No. 20 on the 'Top 20 O.C. Recruits for Class of 2009' list by ocvarsity.com ... Also competed in basketball.

Personal: Born Feb., 3, 1991, in New York, N.Y. ... Son of Harry and Erin Escobar ... Committed to San Diego State early in the recruiting process ... Received interest from Utah and Boise State ... Intends to major in art or business.