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Destin Gainer - Football - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics

Destin Gainer

Position

DE

Height

6-4

Weight

235 lbs.

Class

RS-So.

Hometown

Tampa, Fla.

Previous School

Reedley JC/Hamilton HS

EXP

RS

Pronunciation:  DES tin GAIN er

2022 (Sophomore Season): Played in three games at the beginning of the season, mostly on special teams, earning a redshirt … recorded one tackle on the year, against UTEP.

JC: Played one season at Reedley College, recording 24 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

High School: Lettered in football and track & field at Hamilton High School … served as team captain …

Personal: Birthday is July 5, 2002 … parents are Tallie and Carla Gainer … has three siblings, Tallie, Netalia and Sara … majoring in liberal arts.