
Sire Gaines looks like Boise State’s next wrecking ball — if he stays healthy
In the 2025 season, Sire Gaines flashed as a bruising, big-bodied back for Boise State, finishing with 811 rushing yards and nine total touchdowns while also showing a little receiving juice, including 14 career catches for 116 yards and two scores. He stands out for power, contact balance, and the ability to wear down defenses; the knocks are durability and workload management after a season-ending lower-body injury in 2024 and a brief fall-camp soft-tissue issue in 2025. In 2026, he’s viewed as an all-conference-caliber NFL-type runner and a true difference-maker if the health gods behave.





