Freshman run-stopper with state-championship pedigree
Gavin Holt enters the 2026 season as a 6-foot-2, 260-pound freshman defensive lineman for UNI after a decorated Carroll High School career, where he earned first-team all-state honors and showed rare two-way-line toughness plus wrestling-bred leverage. In 2026, his appeal is the blend of power, physicality, and competitive edge—exactly the kind of blue-collar trench profile that can fit a defense looking for high-motor, hard-nosed interior help. He’s more projection than production right now, but the multi-sport background and proven winning résumé make him an intriguing developmental fit.
