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Willie Gaston signed with the Baltimore Ravens as a rookie free agent on 5/4/07.
College Career:
Helped Houston capture the Conference USA Championship as a senior, defeating Southern Miss 34-20...Finished his career with 49 games played, 183 tackles, 6 INTs, 2 FFs, 43 PD and a blocked kick...Played in all 14 games as a senior, ending with a season-high 56 tackles, 19 PD, 1 INT, 2 FFs and 1 sack (-9 yards)...Returned a fumble 63 yards before being tackled at the 4-yard line in the 51-31 victory over Central Florida...Started 11 of 12 games as a junior and led the defense with 13 PD, next to doubling his closest teammate...Had 2 tackles, a PD and blocked the 1st Sam Houston State FGA during the home opener...Recorded 7 solo tackles and a game-high 6 PD at UTEP...Ended the regular season strong against Rice with 4 tackles and a 2-yard INT return...Finished 1st among cornerbacks with 62 tackles as a sophomore...Started 10 of 11 games played...Had 6 solo tackles and a PD against No. 4 Miami...Posted a career day at Memphis, with 2 INTs, 1 of which was returned 75 yards for a TD...The other halted the Tigers' opening drive in the back of the end zone...Played in 12 games (4 starts) as a freshman...Saw action on special teams and as a backup...Had his 1st-career INT against Mississippi State...Sat out his 1st season in 2002 to concentrate on academics, but was able to practice with the team.
Personal:
A QB at North Shore (Houston, TX) HS, 1 of the top 5A schools in Texas...Earned a 25-3 record as a starter...Two-time MVP...Majored in sports administration at Houston. | 