Eastern Illinois University Athletics

EIU: 2008 Outlook: Speed receiver who will battle for playing time on offense and special teams... 2007: Played in seven games used as a kick return and on end around plays... scored a touchdown against Tennessee Tech on first collegiate play from 13 yards out... rushed 11 times for 58 yards... returned six kicks for 119 yards... 2006: Attended EIU but did not play football as a non-qualifier.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Fleming Island HS playing for coach Neal Chipoletti... set two high school records during his career with longest kick off return for a touchdown (97 yards) and 1,127 yards receiving as a senior... rated a Top 100 recruit by Rivals.com in the class of 2006... All-River City Conference... All-County selection.

PERSONAL: Son of Jerry Wesley Gadson, Jr., and Elizabeth Gadson... considers his father his biggest sports influence.