Alabama State University Athletics

2025 (Alabama State): Played in two games, recording three tackles...assisting on one sack against Ark. -Pine Bluff...ASU led the SWAC in interceptions (15/7th NCAA) and turnovers gained (21/17th NCAA) while ranking second in pass yards allowed (180.5/17th NCAA), red zone defense (79.5/42nd NCAA), and pass efficiency defense (117,65/11th NCAA), and third in scoring defense (21.4)… The Hornets also ranked second in the SWAC in rushing offense at 211.8 yards per game and fourth in fourth-down conversion percentage.
 
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for Juan Johnson at Baker High School in Baker, Ala....helped Baker to the 2024 AHSAA State Championship games...ecorded 60 tackles with eight passes defended (2 INTs/6 PBU's) while averaging 3.0 tackles per game...graduated with honors...lettered in track and field...left school as the record holder in the 200m...won state title in the 200m.

PERSONAL: Son of Kevin Gaines, Sr.... majoring in computer science.