Stephen Gabbard

2014: Had an outstanding true freshman season as the long snapper for the Seminoles where he handled every punt, field goal and PAT...did not have an errant snap lead to a blocked punt or a blocked field goal...snapped for Roberto Aguayo, who was a perfect 55 of 55 on extra points and made 27 of 30 field goals, en route to 136 points and consensus All-American honors...helped punter Cason Beatty have his finest season as he had an average of 41.0 yards per punt.

PERSONAL: Enrolled at Florida State in January 2014 and participated in spring practice...consensus two-star recruit...ranked the third-best long snapper in the nation by ESPN...rated a five-star long snapper and the nation’s fourth-best by Kohls Kicking, which specializes in special teams recruiting...won a 5A state championship in 2012 and helped lead Godby to a 10-2 record and a playoff appearance in 2013... PrepStar Magazine All-Southeast Region...father Steve started at defensive tackle for four years at Florida State from 1985-88 before playing in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers...born July 1, 1996...majoring in exercise science.