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2 James Gillespie

2 James Gillespie

  • Height:
    6-2
  • Weight:
    195
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Huntingdon Valley, Pa.
  • Highschool:
    Archbishop Wood
  • Major:
    Accounting

Summary

Biography

Ranked third all-time in receptions (174)
Ranked third all-time in receiving touchdowns (32)
Ranked fourth all-time in receiving yards (2,889)
Ranked fourth all-time in 100-yard receiving games (10
)

2021
Started all 11 games for the Pride at wide receiver...selected to All-MAC First Team...caught 41 passes for 615 yards and eight touchdowns...racked up a season-high 147 yards on six receptions while scoring two TDs against Lycoming (11/6)...hauled in a season-high nine receptions for 119 yards and two TDs against Alvernia (10/9)...named Widener Blue & Gold Club Male Outstanding Athlete Award winner.

2020
Season canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2019
Named D3Football.com Third Team All-American...named MAC Offensive Player of the Year...selected to All-MAC First Team...twice named to the D3football.com Team of the Week for his performances at Rowan and Alvernia...ECAC South Offensive Player of the Month for September...appeared in all 10 games for the Pride...led the conference and ranked fourth nationally in receiving yards with 1,326...also topped the MAC in receiving touchdowns (17), all-purpose yards per game (151.3), receptions per game (7.5), and points scored (102)...posted seven 100+ receiving yard games...scored three touchdowns in three matchups and recorded 10+ receptions in two...opened the season with a massive 13-reception, 158-yard, three-touchdown contest at Rowan (9/7) as the Pride beat the Profs for the first time since 2014...had a standout performance against Alvernia when he reeled in nine catches for 200 yards, including three scores and a career-long 68 yard grab (10/26)...served as the team's top punt returner, bringing back two kicks for 30 yards...Returned six kickoffs for 157 yards, including one of 41 yards.

2018
Appeared in four games for the Pride…finished third on the team with 299 receiving yards…reeled in four touchdowns including his longest, a 64-yarder, against Albright (09/22)…caught 13 passes for the Pride…had 191 kick returning yards including a 95-yard return for a touchdown against Lycoming (09/08).

2017
Started all 11 games for Widener...finished second on the team with 43 catches, 638 yards, and three touchdowns...had a career-high seven catches for 68 yards as the Pride downed Stevenson (10/28) for the 700th win in program history...pulled in a career-best 89 yards and a touchdown against King's (11/4)...Had a 76-yard TD catch against FDU-Florham (9/9).

2016
Appeared in eight games for the Pride…primarily saw action on special teams, returning five kickoffs for 75 yards while also bringing back a punt…also caught two passes for 11 yards against Rowan (9/3).


High School
Four-year letterwinner as a wide receiver at Archbishop Wood ... Made more than 40 career catches for more than 500 yards and scored seven touchdowns ... Landed on the all-conference second team ... Was the MVP of the Philadelphia City All-Star Game ... Helped program win back-to-back state championships ... Also lettered in basketball as a forward every year ... Member of the Student Council.

Personal
Majoring in accounting ... Enjoys playing sports and art ... Favorite athlete is Julian Edelman ... Plans to work for the FBI after graduation.

Why Did You Choose Widener?
"I chose Widener because I thought it was the best fit for myself. It is a place where I can be comfortable and thrive in my studies with little distractions. In addition, everyone has been more than welcoming by accepting me into the program with open arms."
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Historical Player Information

  • 81

    2016First Year

    Wide Receiver
    6'2" 190 lbs
    81
  • 2

    2017Sophomore

    Wide Receiver
    6'2" 190 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2018Junior

    Wide Receiver
    6'2" 195 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2019Senior

    WR
    6'2" 195 lbs
    2
  • 2

    2021Senior

    WR
    6'2" 195 lbs
    2