Texas State Athletics

Accolades
• Earned Supercat Award as a “Big Cat” student-athlete during 2015 off-season workouts.

2014
Played in four games ... had two unassisted tackles ... recorded one tackle against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ... had a stop versus UL Lafayette.
 
2013
Served as a reserve defensive tackle after joining the team in spring workouts.
 
Previous School
Transfer from UTEP ... was a reserve defensive tackle for the Miners in 2011.
 
High School
Three-time All-District defensive tackle at Southwest High School ... claimed Second-Team honors as a sophomore and First Team as a junior and senior ... also recognized as a All-District First Team tight end following his junior campaign ... had a big senior year with 72 tackles, including 21 for losses, with five sacks and 38 quarterback hurries ... compiled 58 stops as a junior and 47 as a sophomore ... member of back-to-back district and regional title teams (sophomore and junior season) with a composite 19-5 record ... named Defensive MVP in the San Antonio All-Star Game ... also competed in track and field ... regional qualifier in the shot put and District Champion in the discus ... graduated in the top five percent of his class (18th of 675) to garner Academic All-State honors.
 
Personal
Born on Sept. 12, 1992 in San Antonio ... son of Frank and Faith Gonzales ... has two older brothers, James and Frank, who played football at Texas Lutheran University and UTSA, respectively ... major is exercise and sports science with minor in human wellness.