Destin Gainer

Pronunciation:  DES tin GAIN er

2023 (Redshirt Sophomore Season): Played in 12 games, starting the final two … recorded 21 tackles on the season with 1.5 TFLs, a quarterback hurry and a pass breakup … was third on the team among defensive linemen in tackles … had a career-high four tackles in UNM’s 34-31 overtime win at UMass … recorded three tackles against both Texas A&M and UNLV … had a fourth quarter pass breakup against Fresno State along with a tackle … had two tackles against Nevada, Boise State and Utah State.

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.