Freshman (2008)
Another rookie who earned a starting spot out of preseason camp … started the first seven games before missing the eighth with an injury … fifth on the team in receptions and first among tight ends … snared four passes, including a season-long 20-yarder, in first collegiate game at Colgate … equaled his season high with four catches against Yale, two of which came during the touchdown drive.

High School    
Chosen to play in Oregon’s Les Schwab Bowl … three letters in football, captaining team his final two seasons … all-conference unanimous selection at tight end and second-team linebacker as a senior … all-state tight end and linebacker in largest class.

Personal    
Son of Pat Gallagher and Pam Sparks … born on May 30, 1990 … hosted on visit by another tight end named Gallagher — sophomore Kevin (no relation) … enjoys hiking and camping … has been to Disneyland more than 15 times.