Countdown to 2020 IUFB Kickoff: 59 Days (Gavin McCabe)

Written by Evan McShane

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown moves into July. Another month down and we are just 59 days away from the 2020 season opener in Madison. Today we’ll take a look at Gavin McCabe on the defensive line. 

Name – Gavin McCabe 

Position – Defensive Line

Year/Hometown – Redshirt Sophomore from Oak Lawn, IL (Marist) 

Height – 6’4”

Weight – 286lbs

Gavin McCabe now enters his sophomore year after seeing his first collegiate action in 2019. McCabe saw snaps in IU’s wins over Eastern Illinois and Northwestern where he tallied a couple tackles. He gained some valuable experience when he saw the field in the Gator Bowl.

McCabe had a decorated career at Marist High School where he racked up 136 tackles and 14 sacks, including an undefeated season and state runner-up finish. McCabe was a top-20 player in the state of Illinois per Rivals and a consensus three-star prospect. The Hoosiers earned McCabe’s commitment over two-dozen other schools, including Arkansas, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Iowa State, and many others.   

With two years of college weight-training under his belt, McCabe hopes to carve out a bigger role in 2020. The former multi-sport athlete gives the Hoosiers some versatility up front. After getting a few glimpses of gameday as a redshirt freshman, Gavin McCabe is eager to work his way into the defensive line rotation.