University of Miami Athletics
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Gabriel Diaz

position

Fullback

Height

6-0

Weight

214 lbs.

Class

Junior

Hometown

Miami, Fla.

High School

Southwest HS

CAREER: Backup fullback and special teams player…Walk-on who joined the team in 2006 spring practice…Transfer from Florida International was a redshirt at Central Florida in 2003…Finance major.

 

2006 (JUNIOR): Reserve fullback played in one game, seeing action on special teams at Louisville.

2004-05: Transferred to Florida International, but did not play football.

2003 (REDSHIRT): Played at Central Florida in 2003, where he was redshirted and practiced as a member of the scout team.

 

2003 HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered and started for three years…Played every position on the offensive line and also played defensive tackle…As a senior in 2002, was named team captain and selected “Eagle Impact Player”…All-Dade honorable mention…Also lettered in track and field as a thrower…Graduated in the top 10 percent of his class…National Honor Society member…Graduated high school a year early…Coached by David Gray.