Sophomore (2014): Saw action in two varsity games and one JV contest ... Was credited with three tackles, including one for loss, in the game against Mercer.
Freshman (2013): Saw action in nine games, one as a starter, at linebacker ... Was credited with 12 total tackles during the season ... Had two tackles for loss, including a sack, in the game at Florida Tech (9/7) ... Was also credited with one QB hurry and one pass breakup.
High School: Was a four-year letter winner as a linebacker at Lassiter HS ... Also lettered his freshman year as a third baseman on the baseball team ... Helped his team to a pair of regional titles, including an undefeated regular season as a senior ... Overall prep record over four years was 37-10 ... Was an honorable mention All-County selection as a senior ... Was credited with 156 solo tackles and 73 assists during his prep career ... Had seven career sacks, including five as a senior, and 19 career tackles for loss ... Forced five fumbles and recovered eight in his career.
Personal: Full name is Ryan Thomas Gildea ... Was born on December 28, 1994, in Dunwoody, Ga. ... Is the son of Tana and Tom Gildea ... Has two brothers, Kory (18) and Jack (16), and one sister, Meaghan (22) ... Chose Stetson over Mercer, Presbyterian and Furman ... Is undecided on a major.
