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AT TECH: Spent one year (2005) as Tech's long snapper on all punts and placements . . . Snaps left-handed . . . Credited with two tackles on punt coverage . . . One of just three snappers in the nation to be invited to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Ind., following his senior season . . . Signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
Former tight end who his most significant playing time there in Tech's Humanitarian Bowl win over Tulsa in 2003 . . . Moved to tight end after two injury-plagued seasons on the offensive line . . . Battled injuries much of his career . . . Missed the entire 2002 season with a shoulder injury . . . Sat out the 2001 season with a knee injury . . . Member of Tech's 2001 recruiting class who enrolled at Georgia Tech in January and participated in spring practice.
HIGH SCHOOL: One of the Top 50 players in Georgia according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution . . . All-county, all-region and Cobb Super 11 honoree . . . Honored as Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week . . . All-Southeast Region by Prep Star . . . Team captain for coach Mike Donnalley at Wheeler High . . . Received the Golden Helmet Award as team MVP.
PERSONAL: Full name is Gavin Cleveland Tarquinio (pronounced tar-KWIN-ee-o) . . . Born October 24, 1983 . . . Parents are Tom and Susan Tarquinio . . . Graduated with his bachelor's degree in Management on May 7, 2005 and began work on a second degree in Economics during his senior season . . . Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2002-03 and 2003-04.
