Northwestern senior DE Joe Gaziano has accepted an invitation to play in the East-West Shrine Bowl.
Gaziano (6'4/275) was a mainstay in the starting lineup each of his last three seasons at Northwestern, starting every game as a sophomore, junior and senior. In 2019 he accounted for 49 total tackles (17.0 for loss), 9.0 sacks, three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, three quarterback hurries and five pass breakups. Gaziano was also responsible for one blocked field goal and two safeties. He’s considered to be in the Day 3/UDFA area heading into the postseason all-star circuit, and a good showing at the Shrine Bowl could go a long way towards ensuring that Gaziano hears his name called in April.
