TRENT GOOKSTETTER

 Meridian – Senior – #85

6’3” 185 lbs – TE/DT

7 receptions – 123 yards – 1 touchdown

14 solo tackles – 6 assisted tackles – 9 sacks – 2 tackles for loss – 1 interception

Not a ton of tackles, but the ones he made were in huge moments. His nine sacks led the team, and was near the top of the entire county. Built more like a defensive end, but played extremely well at defensive tackle. He became a weapon in the passing game late in the season from his tight end spot, including catching a 63-yard touchdown pass against King’s in the crucial “win or go home” game. Was named All-League 1st Team at defensive line.