Gideon started all 52 games during his Texas career, starting as a true freshman in 2008 and playing in the 2009 BCS National Championship game against Alabama.

A Leander product who played for his father in high school, Gideon played safety at Texas, starting all 52 games he played for the Longhorns, posting 276 tackles (166 solo), 10 interceptions, 20 ...