Gavin Heslop

Gavin Heslop
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-13) November 13, 1997 (age 26)
Yonkers, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school:Archbishop Stepinac
(White Plains, New York)
College:Stony Brook (2015–2019)
Position:Cornerback
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-CAA (2018)
  • Third-team All-CAA (2019)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Total tackles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gavin Heslop (born November 13, 1997) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. Heslop played college football at Stony Brook.

Early life

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Heslop was born in Yonkers, New York. He attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, New York, the same high school as his future college teammates including quarterback Tyquell Fields and cornerback TJ Morrison.[1] Heslop was named to the NYSSWA First-team All-New York State, as well as the USA Today All-New York team.[2] Heslop played a large role in Stepinac's 2014 CHSFL AAA championship team, the school's first since 1955, recording 60 tackles, three interceptions and three sacks a senior while rushing for 440 yards and six touchdowns.[3] In 2014, Heslop also had a 68-yard interception returned for a touchdown to help Stepinac defeat rival St. Anthony's High School for the first time since 1983.[4]

College career

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Heslop redshirted during the 2015 season.[5] During his freshman season in 2016, he played in eight games and recorded 13 total tackles. In his college debut on September 1 against No. 19 North Dakota, Heslop blocked a punt in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown, giving Stony Brook the 13–9 victory.[6] Heslop also recorded six tackles in a 42–14 upset of No. 2 Richmond.[5]

In his 2017 sophomore season, Heslop started all 13 games at cornerback. He set career highs with 72 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for loss. Heslop recorded his first career sack and forced fumble on October 14 against No. 12 New Hampshire.[7] Heslop recorded a career-high 12 tackles in a 59–29 victory over Lehigh in the first round of the 2017 FCS Playoffs.[8] The following week against James Madison in the second round, Heslop recorded another 10 tackles in a 26–7 loss.[9]

Heslop again started all 12 games at cornerback as a junior in 2018. He was named to the Second-team All-Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) after a season with 59 tackles, 38 of which being solo tackles.[10] On September 22 against Richmond, Heslop recovered a fumble and returned it 87 yards for a touchdown. It was Heslop's first career touchdown and Stony Brook's first fumble recovery for a touchdown since 2016.[11]

Prior to his senior season, Heslop was named one of three Stony Brook team captains.[12] Heslop started all 12 games in 2019, ending his Stony Brook career having started 37 consecutive games. He was named to the Third-team All-CAA with 52 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, two blocked kicks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.[13]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄8 in
(1.84 m) 		197 lb
(89 kg) 		32 in
(0.81 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.58 s 1.53 s 2.57 s 4.18 s 6.88 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 7 in
(3.23 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[14]

Seattle Seahawks

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2020

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Heslop signed with the Seattle Seahawks following the 2020 NFL draft as an undrafted free agent.[15] He missed most of training camp with an injury.[16] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[17][18] Heslop was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the Miami Dolphins, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[19] On January 11, 2021, Heslop signed a reserve/futures contract with the Seahawks.[20]

2021

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In the first week of preseason during the 2021 season, Heslop played 33 snaps, including 12 on special teams.[21][22] He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] Heslop was elevated to the active roster on November 20 and made his NFL debut on November 21 against the Arizona Cardinals, playing four snaps on special teams.[25][26][27] On Monday Night Football against the Washington Football Team on November 29, Heslop recovered an onside kick with Seattle down 17–15, but the play was called back due to an illegal formation penalty on another Seahawks player.[28] He was signed to the active roster on December 10 after Jamal Adams was ruled out for the season.[29]

On December 12 against the Houston Texans, Heslop suffered a broken fibula and tibia in the final minute of the game after coming in to take his first career regular season defensive snaps. He remained in Houston to receive surgery the next day, which head coach Pete Carroll described as "successful".[30][31] He was placed on injured reserve on December 15.[32]

New York Giants

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On July 22, 2022, the New York Giants signed Heslop.[33] He was released on August 16.[34]

Carolina Panthers

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On October 19, 2022, the Carolina Panthers signed Heslop to their practice squad.

Cleveland Browns

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On August 5, 2023, Heslop signed with the Cleveland Browns.[35] He was waived on August 27.[36]

Houston Roughnecks

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On October 24, 2023, Heslop signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[37] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[38]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On January 19, 2024, Heslop signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL.[39] He was placed on Injured reserve on March 22, 2024.[40] He was activated on April 30, 2024.[41] He was released on May 14.[42]

Personal life

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Heslop is cousins with former NFL player Doug Hogue, who played for the Detroit Lions and the Carolina Panthers from 2011 to 2012.[43]

References

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  1. ^ "Lifelong Friends and Teammates Lead Stony Brook's Cornerbacks". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "Stony Brook announces 2015 recruiting class". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Rapay, Eugene. "Former Stepinac star Gavin Heslop signs with Seattle Seahawks". The Journal News. Retrieved August 16, 2020.
  4. ^ "Stepinac Beats St. Anthony's for First Time Since 1983, Stays Undefeated". theexaminernews.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "Gavin Heslop - Football". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  6. ^ "North Dakota upset on the road at Stony Brook". ValleyNewsLive.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  7. ^ "Seawolves take down No.12 New Hampshire behind big second half". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  8. ^ "Seawolves run over Lehigh to advance in 2017 NCAA Division I Football Championship". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  9. ^ "Seawolves' season comes to a close at JMU in second round of FCS Playoffs". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  10. ^ "2019 Captain: Gavin Heslop". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  11. ^ "The Long Island Express Rolls Over Richmond in the CAA Football Opener". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  12. ^ "Priore Names White, Heslop and Kamara as 2019 Team Captains". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  13. ^ "Four Seawolves Earn All-CAA Football Honors". Stony Brook University Athletics. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  14. ^ "Gavin Heslop, Stony Brook, CB, 2020 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 20, 2021.
  15. ^ Tam, Ethan (April 29, 2020). "Stony Brook DB Gavin Heslop signs with Seattle Seahawks as UDFA". The Statesman. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
  16. ^ "Seahawks Elevate S Damarious Randall, CB Gavin Heslop to Face Dolphins". SI.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  17. ^ Boyle, John (September 5, 2020). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Establish Initial 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  18. ^ Boyle, John (September 6, 2020). "Seahawks Sign 14 Players to Practice Squad, Including LB Shaquem Griffin". Seahawks.com.
  19. ^ Boyle, John (October 3, 2020). "Seahawks Elevate S Damarious Randall & CB Gavin Heslop From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  20. ^ Boyle, John (January 11, 2021). "Seahawks Sign 12 to Reserve/Future Contracts". Seahawks.com. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  21. ^ "Good pass rush and questionable cornerbacks: What we learned from the Seahawks' preseason loss to the Raiders". The Seattle Times. August 15, 2021. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  22. ^ Smith, Corbin K. "Report Card: Top Performers in Seahawks 20-7 Preseason Loss to Raiders". Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  23. ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2021). "Seahawks Reduce Roster To 52 Players". Seahawks.com.
  24. ^ Boyle, John (September 7, 2021). "Seahawks Place Three On Injured Reserve; Add Blessuan Austin, Penny Hart & John Reid To 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  25. ^ "Seahawks Elevate CB Gavin Heslop From Practice Squad". www.seahawks.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  26. ^ Gilbert, John P. (November 20, 2021). "Seahawks elevate Gavin Heslop from practice squad". Field Gulls. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  27. ^ "Gavin Heslop Career Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  28. ^ "Despite late touchdown drive, Seahawks fall to Washington". The Seattle Times. November 29, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
  29. ^ Boyle, John (December 10, 2021). "Seahawks Sign DB Gavin Heslop From Practice Squad, Place S Jamal Adams On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
  30. ^ "Surgery For Gavin Heslop, D.J. Reed Is OK & Other Seahawks Injury Updates". www.seahawks.com. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  31. ^ "Seahawks: 6 notes from Pete Carroll's post-Week 14 press conference". Seahawks Wire. December 13, 2021. Retrieved December 14, 2021.
  32. ^ Boyle, John (December 15, 2021). "Seahawks Sign Tanner Muse Off Practice Squad; Place Gavin Heslop On IR". Seahawks.com.
  33. ^ Eisen, Michael (July 22, 2022). "Giants sign DB Gavin Heslop, terminate OT Korey Cunningham (non-football injury)". Giants.com.
  34. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 16, 2022). "Giants waive three players; roster down to 85". Giants.com. Archived from the original on August 16, 2022. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  35. ^ "Browns sign CB Gavin Heslop and T Derrick Kelly II". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 5, 2023.
  36. ^ "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 27, 2023.
  37. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 25, 2023.
  38. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  39. ^ "The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players". UFLBoard.com. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  40. ^ Release, Press (March 23, 2024). "San Antonio Brahmas Announce 50-Man Roster". UFL News and Discussion. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  41. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  42. ^ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  43. ^ "Seattle Seahawks". seahawks.com. Retrieved August 20, 2020.
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