Gavin Helton brings depth, size, and special-teams grit to Chattanooga’s linebacker room
In the 2026 season, Gavin Helton is a junior linebacker for Chattanooga who played all 12 games in reserve action and on special teams in 2025, finishing with 11 tackles. He’s not the flashiest name, but he’s a useful, steady-fit defender at 5-11, 218 who gives the Mocs depth in a linebacker room that’s still sorting out playing time. His value is in reliability, experience, and toughness—exactly the kind of glue player coaches trust when the game gets messy and the snaps get real.
