STONY BROOK, N.Y. — Gavin Heslop is the newest member of the Seattle Seahawks.

Heslop, a Yonkers, N.Y., native and senior captain of the 2019 Stony Brook football team, signed a free-agent contract with the NFL organization on Saturday evening, following the conclusion of the draft.

"This is a dream come true for me," Heslop said. "All of the hard work over the past five years at Stony Brook has paid off. I could not be more excited for this opportunity."

With the Seawolves last season, Heslop earned third-team All-CAA Football honors. He collected 52 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, a pair of blocked kicks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries, which include one returned for a touchdown.

During his collegiate career, Heslop started 37 consecutive games and recorded 138 total tackles, with 21.0 tackles for loss and a pair of fumble returns for touchdowns.

Heslop is poised to become the 14th Seawolves player to participate in an NFL training camp during the past three seasons. This year, the rookie camps will be held virtually, with online meetings for the players to learn playbooks and meet with the coaching staff and fellow rookies.