He also was a two-time AP Honorable-Mention All-American, All-Metro conference selection, and UC Bearcat Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year.
He suffered a broken arm in the tenth game against the New York Giants, and was placed on the injured reserve list.
During the 1988 season, he registered 31 tackles, as well as a blocked field goal, during the 10 games that he played after dealing with a foot injury.
He was a part of a defense that set eight franchise records, including fewest yards allowed and most fumbles recovered in a single-season.
[1] Gibson played for the Birmingham Fire of the World League of American Football during the 1992 WLAF season.