The safety position has been a good spot for Jake Gibson Jake Gibson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Preston | 2027 WV during his senior season, and the 2027 DB has shown enough on film to warrant a look from colleges. Gibson has the athleticism to make plays over the top in coverage, but he’s also comfortable coming downhill when Preston needs him in run support or defending underneath routes. His overall athletic traits give him a solid foundation to work with, and those tools could translate well developing at the next level. Gibson is a small-college prospect who should be on the radar of D3 programs.

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2027 Preston DB Jake Gibson was a quality role player for the Knights during his junior season and is in line for a much bigger opportunity this fall. We also had the chance to see Gibson compete at the WV Exposure Series this offseason, and expect him to be a potential breakout candidate for the Knights this season. With additional snaps and responsibilities expected as a senior, Gibson has the chance to become one of Preston’s top defensive contributors and a leader in the secondary.

2027 DB Jake Gibson Jake Gibson 5'9" | 165 lbs | DB/WR Preston | 2027 WV quietly put together a solid season for Preston and feels like a player who could take on a much bigger spotlight during his senior year. There’s an underrated quality to his game right now, which makes the WV Exposure Series an important opportunity to see how he stacks up against stronger competition. Gibson should get tested plenty during 1-on-1s with a talented receiver group in attendance, and those reps will tell a lot about where his game is at. Defensive backs who can stay confident and competitive in camp settings tend to stand out quickly, and Gibson has a chance to do exactly that if he performs well on May 17th.