Gavin Tinch

SIU COMMIT|6’4”| 295|DT|Prairie Ridge| 815-276-2841|2025|3.2 gpa|All Area First Team|2022 State Runner up|[email protected]|2 D1 OFFERS|

[Gavin Tinch @GavinTinchPR]

Committed!!! Thank you to Everyone who supported me throughout my high school football career. From my coaches to my parents. I appreciate everyone’s help.
Go Salukis!

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Welcome to the Saluki Family!

DL Gavin Tinch
Crystal Lake, Ill. | Prairie Ridge HS
🔗 https://t.co/gbbjVJhC6p

@GavinTinchPR | #RunWithUs

[Valley Football @ValleyFootball]

The uniforms are CLEAN 😤

Which one are you picking? ⬇️

#ValleyFootball x #FCS x @SIU_Football x @SIUSalukis x @NCAA_FCS

[Amarri “WICK” Ford @FordAmarri]

Off-Season Grind 💪🏽⭐️
6’5 Guard 3 Years Eligibility 🚨
25-26 Stats(JUCO)
11 PPG| 5 RPG| 3 APG| 1.5 SPG| 20 MPG
45% FG| 37% 3PT (TOP 25 REGION 4)
#JUCOPRODUCT

[Hunter Mosolino @Hmosolino2028]

After a great conversation with @CoachK_Bell I am extremely blessed to receive my first P4 offer to @HawkeyeFootball @Spauldingiowa @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport @AllenTrieu @SidelinePreps @sixstarfootball @TheUCReport @Rivals @CoachChris_Roll @PrhsBoosters @PrairieRidgeFB

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Congratulations to cornerback Jeremiah McClendon, who has signed with the New Orleans Saints! 👏

#Salukis | @jaymcclendon20

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Making strides 📈

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

"Consistently retaining the majority of your roster is key. You can build upon that."

Nick Hill (@17NickHill) is loving what he is seeing from his team in Spring Ball.

[Amarri “WICK” Ford @FordAmarri]

#JUCOPRODUCT #BIGGUARD

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

𝙃𝙚’𝙨 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠.

QB DJ Williams announces he is returning to Southern Illinois for his final year of eligibility!

#Salukis | @King__dj___

[Gavin Tinch @GavinTinchPR]

@DonnieWingate89 go ball 🤞

[Hunter Mosolino @Hmosolino2028]

Had a great visit to @IlliniFootball this past weekend. What a great atmosphere and team culture. @coachPatRyan @Recruit2Illini @EDGYTIM @LemmingReport @TomLoy247 @TheUCReport @SWiltfong_ @SidelinePreps @GregSmithRivals @PrepRedzoneIL @PrepRedzone @JoeAguilar64 @PrairieRidgeFB

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐜𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧. 𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐌𝐕𝐅𝐂 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦.

The senior corner led the league in both pass breakups and passes defended while also recording two interceptions in 2025 🔥

#Salukis | @jaymcclendon20

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Paul Geelen. Two-time MVFC Special Teams POTW.

The senior went a perfect 3-for-3 on field goals at Illinois State, including a long of 48. Geelen was also 4-for-4 on PATs 🎯

#Salukis | @PaulGeelen10

[Darius Davis @theDariusDavis]

Couldn’t ask for a better group of DAWGS!!!

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

A road trip to No. 11 Illinois State awaits the Dawgs ⏳

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Hunter Mosolino @Hmosolino2028]

@PrepRedzone @Hmosolino2028
2028
6’5 240 edge/ TE

[Darius Davis @theDariusDavis]

Had a great time at the haunted trail!!! The DAWGS where definitely screaming 😆!!! Sinister Acres check it out!!! #DAWGS

[Saluki Athletics @SIUSalukis]

Our Prairie Farms Student-Athlete of the Week is linebacker Shug Walker from @SIU_Football! 🏈

Shug had a career-high 12 tackles in Saturday's win over Indiana State, and was named the MVFC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday! 👏

#Salukis | @shugwalker2

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

Brought something back with us to Southern Illinois.. 😎

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

In the latest AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, the Salukis are ranked No. 14 in the nation 🏈

#Salukis | #BuiltFor

[Saluki Football @SIU_Football]

The Dawgs are up to No. 14 in the latest Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll 📈

#Salukis | #BuiltFor