SEATTLE — Gavin Heslop is the headed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad to begin the National Football League season, according to multiple reports.
Heslop, a Yonkers, N.Y., native and captain of the 2019 Stony Brook football team, spent camp with Seattle after signing as a free agent in April.
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 included 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.