John (Drew) Gibbs '16 Recruiting Profile

My name is John B. Gibbs IV.  Everyone calls me “Drew.”  My goals are to earn the privilege of attending college and to play college football.  I have two older sisters currently attending college on primarily academic scholarships.

Academics are my first priority.  My GPA as is 3.43 of January 15, 2015. I am preparing to take the SAT/ACT in the Spring of 2015.
I currently attend Soldotna High School.  We are called the SoHi Stars.  I live in Soldotna, Alaska on the world famous Kenai River. 

I work at a local river fish camp every summer to help my parents pay for my travel to compete at camp and combines in and outside of Alaska.  I’ve learned a lot about quality customer service, accountability and responsibility at the fish camp.

My parents have taught me that hard work always beats talent.  I work hard every day in the classroom.  I work hard every day in the gym and on the field.  I work hard because I want to improve on the talent I may already have.

I'm currently 6'0" 215 lbs. I run a 4.7 40 yd.  My bench is 275; squat 420; clean 275; and dead-lift 500.  My vertical is 29.

I’m fortunate to travel outside of Alaska frequently to measure and develop my football skills against the top underclassmen in the nation.  I recently competed in the U.S. Army National Combine in San Antonio, TX Jan 1-3, 2015.  I’m proud to be only one of the 500 underclassmen in the country invited to this event.  Out of the 62 linebackers I consistently finished in the top 25% in measurable drills.

I have been honored with #1 Top LB at Golden Tate Camp Seattle, WA June 2013. I earned #1 Impact LB at Football University (FBU) in Seattle in 2014. I competed at FBU’s TopGun in July 2014 in Columbus, OH.  I have also been named Top LB at the All-Alaska camp 2012, 2013, and 2014.

My high school career includes 2700 rushing yards with 50 touchdowns and a 10 yd per carry average.

As a high school Junior I was named the Alaska Offensive Player of the Year in 2014. I have earned All-State 1st Team honors on offense and defense for 2013-2014 as well as 2014-2015. 

The Soldotna Star's Varsity football team has achieved a 29-1 record since my freshman year. I have helped my team tie the current state record of 29 consecutive victories.  During our winning streak I have started both ways (RB/LB/CB) in every game I have played.  I was a starter in our 3 consecutive victorious Alaska State Football Championships.  I have scored a total of 5 touchdowns, (2) 2 point conversions, and 1 interception in those State championship games.  

My athletics include Varsity football, track, and basketball.  Football is my primary sport.  I have been honored to start in every one of my high school’s Varsity football games since my freshman year.  My coach is Galen Brantley Jr.  I love him like a family member.  I know that my success is directly tied to his year-round sacrifices to help me succeed on and off the field.  

My name is Drew Gibbs.  I proudly represent my family, school and community every day here in Alaska.  I am a diligent and hard worker.  I am a serious student athlete.  I’m looking for a college that offers me the privilege and opportunity to grow and compete in exchange for my hard work.