Gavin Louis Escobar was an American professional football tight end who played for five seasons in the National Football League and a season in the Alliance of American Football.
24 Facts About Gavin Escobar
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Gavin Escobar played for the Dallas Cowboys and Baltimore Ravens from 2013 to 2017, after having played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.
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Gavin Escobar had two siblings; his brother Declan Escobar and his sister Morgan Escobar.
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Gavin Escobar was regarded as a two-star recruit by Rivals.
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Additionally, Gavin Escobar was a standout basketball player and key contributor alongside NBA star Klay Thompson, as Santa Margarita reached the California Division III State Championship in 2008.
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Gavin Escobar accepted a football scholarship from San Diego State University, where he played from 2009 to 2012.
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Gavin Escobar was redshirted after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, which he was able to overcome after having the tumor removed.
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Gavin Escobar declared for the NFL draft after the season, foregoing his final year of eligibility.
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Gavin Escobar was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft.
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Gavin Escobar became the fifth rookie tight end in franchise history to catch multiple touchdowns in a season.
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Gavin Escobar remained in a backup role in his second season in the league, but was passed on the depth chart by James Hanna, who was used to block at the point of attack in the running game.
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Gavin Escobar was mostly used on special teams and as a red zone target, finishing with 105 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns on 9 receptions.
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Gavin Escobar was unable to increase his role in the team's offense and remained as the third-string tight end, despite wide receiver Dez Bryant missing 7 games.
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Gavin Escobar suffered a season-ending injury when he tore his right Achilles tendon in the last drive of the fourteenth game of the season against the New York Jets.
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Gavin Escobar made a surprisingly quick recovery from his Achilles injury, allowing him to have a full participation in training camp, though he was passed on the depth chart by Geoff Swaim, who displayed better blocking ability.
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Gavin Escobar played in 62 games, making 30 receptions for 333 yards and 8 touchdowns.
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Gavin Escobar signed a one-year contract as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 31,2017.
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On October 23,2017, Gavin Escobar signed with the Baltimore Ravens, who were looking to improve their depth after tight end Maxx Williams re-injured his ankle.
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Gavin Escobar appeared in 2 games as a backup tight end and he did not register any stats.
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Gavin Escobar signed with the Miami Dolphins on April 16,2018.
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Gavin Escobar was placed on injured reserve on April 1,2019.
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Gavin Escobar caught 14 passes for 142 yards during the season.
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Gavin Escobar died at around noon on September 28,2022, while rock climbing near Tahquitz Rock in the San Bernardino National Forest.
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Gavin Escobar was climbing with a friend who died during the climb.