Rodney Gillis

Position:
Safety
Ht./Wt.:
5-11 / 186
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
High School:
St. Thomas Aquinas

2011 (Junior): Played in 11 games as a reserve in the secondary and on special teams. . . made nine tackles (six solo) during the season, including three on special teams. . . did not play at Oklahoma State and against FIU. . . made a career-high three tackles in the New Orleans Bowl win over San Diego State (12/17). . . had single tackles in six other contests. . . earned first letter.

2010 (Sophomore): Did not compete after sustaining a knee injury during spring drills.

2009 (Freshman): Did not compete during the season. . . spent season recovering from ACL surgery from an injury suffered during spring practice.

2008 (Redshirt): Redshirted, did not play.

High School: Won Florida Class 5A State Championship as a senior. . . played in the Dade-Broward All-Star Game. . . posted 52 tackles, 14 pass break-ups and five interceptions as a senior. . . made 32 tackles, had 10 pass break-ups and notched two picks as a junior.

Personal: Born May 25, 1990 in Pompano Beach, Fla. . . . son of Rocky and Kimberly Gillis. . . has one brother (Roderick) and one sister (Ashley). . . is slated to graduate in December, 2012. . . general studies major.