P.J. Gallo Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Holland, Pa. High School: Council Rock HS South Height / Weight: 6-3 / 245 Position: Tight End Experience: RS

As a Freshman (2012): Served a redshirt season ... named the special teams scout team player of the week for his efforts in preparation for the Temple (9/8), Boston College (10/27), and Florida State (10/17) games, and the offensive scout team player of the week for the Wake Forest (10/6) game.

At Council Rock High School South: A solid two-way player who is listed among the top tight-end prospects in the nation ... a first-team all-state selection as a senior... rated No. 23 nationally among tight ends by Scout.com ... the 44th-ranked player in the state, according to Rivals.com ... ranked No. 30 nationally among tight ends and No. 21 among Pennsylvania players by 247Sports.com ... ranked No. 28 nationally among tight ends and No. 23 among players in the state by ESPN.com ... recorded 144 tackles, seven pass breakups, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks in 2011 ... also caught 14 passes for 185 yards... named to the 2011 Mini Maxwell Award team by the Maxwell Touchdown Club ... a 2011 Suburban One first-team selection at tight end ... served as a team captain his senior year ... hauled in 12 passes for 246 yards and posted 90 tackles, including five sacks, as a junior ... also recruited by Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia ... coached by Vince Bedesem.

Personal: Born in Philadelphia, Pa. ... parents are Pat and Patty Gallo ... member of the National English honors society... intends to major in business ... full name is Pasquale James Gallo.