Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics

UT-Chattanooga (2024): Saw action in 10 games as a reserve...Seven tackles made including half sack at Tennessee...High was three tackles in Knoxville...Also had stops at Furman, Wofford, VMU and Samford.

Eastern Michigan (2021-2023): Spent three seasons at Eastern Michigan as a class of 2021 signee...12 games played with six tackles (2 solo) with one for loss...That loss was a sack during sophomore campaign at Toledo...Also recorded a forced fumble against the Rockets.

High School / Personal: Attended Chattahoochee High School and played under Coach Mike Malone...Rated as a 3-star recruit by both Rivals and 247Sports...Considered the No. 151 overall prospect in the State of Georgia according to ESPN...Earned three letters and was a 2-time captain of the Cougars...Had 13 tackles for loss and six sacks as a senior...Named the team’s best defensive lineman in 2019...Earned all-star honors via the Georgia Coaches Association...Son of James and Chermayne Gaines...Has two sisters, Jordan and Cameron.