Post-OSU Update: DerJuan Gambrell was dismissed from Ohio State in 2012. He was shot and killed in 2019. (updated: Nov. 2023)

High School: Speedy cornerback prospect from Toledo’s Rogers High … first team all-city, all-Blade, all-district for Coach Rick Rios … missed four games as a senior due to injury, but still accounted for 551 yards, 7 TD rushing and 24 tackles … Offense-Defense Bowl, Ohio North-South Classic, Big 33 Game … regional champion at 400 meters … goes by the nickname “Peewee”.

Personal: Son of Wanda Gambrell and Darryl Elston … brother Darryl runs track at Arizona State.