Jose Gumbs
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Career Summary
Jose Gumbs was a Monmouth defensive back and two-time All-NEC selection who appeared in eight games for Washington in 2013.
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Early Life
Gumbs was born April 20, 1988. He attended Hebron Academy in Maine and was from Queens, New York.
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High School
At Hebron Academy, Gumbs helped the Lumberjacks to a 7-2 record and a New England Bowl berth. He led the team with 110 tackles as a senior, was a two-time all-league selection, earned All-New England honors and was named team MVP as a senior.
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College Career
Gumbs recorded 306 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, 17 pass breakups and four interceptions across his Monmouth career. He earned NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2008, NEC Defensive Player of the Year in 2009 and first-team All-NEC recognition in 2009 and 2010.
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Path to the NFL
After his Monmouth career, Gumbs signed with the New Orleans Saints.
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NFL Career
Gumbs appeared in eight games and made one start for Washington in 2013. He recorded six tackles, one pass defended and an interception returned for two yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Gumbs was a former NEC Defensive Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year, a two-time All-NEC selection and a preseason All-NEC selection.
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Playing Style
Monmouth described Gumbs as a physical player who could line up at safety or linebacker. He moved between safety and outside linebacker during his college career.
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Legacy
Gumbs's 95 tackles in 2009 ranked seventh in Monmouth single-season history at the time of his profile.
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23861, 00-0029170, 1988-04-20, Jose Gumbs, Jose, Gumbs
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