Oilers Football Signs CIF Award-Winner
January 17, 2023 - Indoor Football League (IFL)
Tulsa Oilers News Release
Tulsa, Okla. - Tulsa Oilers Football, proud member of the IFL, announced Tuesday the signing of defensive lineman Gibson Ziah.
Ziah (27)a CIF standout, reunites with head coach Marvin Jones after spending the past two seasons with the Omaha Beef. The former CIF defensive end, alongside current Oilers teammates Tyler Jones and Kelvin Jenkins, was a part of the 2021 VI Championship-winning team. During his Beef career, the 6'2, 232 lbs. champion got after the quarterback, tallying 83 tackles, 15.5 sacks, 29 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and recovery, and five pass breakups. The Lawrenceville, Georgia native earned CIF Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2021. With 53 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for loss, one forced fumble and recovery, and four pass breakups.
"Ziah is really quick off of the snap," said head coach Jones. "Being defensive rookie of the year in the CIF was a great accomplishment for him and I am excited to see his work translate."
The former CIF award-winner displayed his talents at Guilford College. Playing three years at Guilford, he earned numerous awards, including a two-time First Team All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference, and twice earned his name on the D3football.com Team of the Week list. In 30 games, he tallied 121 tackles, 31 tackles for loss, 17.5 sacks, two pass deflections, three forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
The brand-new Oiler would transfer to Livingstone College after his time with Guilford, playing one year. In 10 games with the Blue Bears, he tallied 49 tackles, 18.5 tackles for loss, nine and a half sacks, three pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
With this announcement, the Oilers announced roster now includes James Summers(QB), Deonte Cruse(OL/DL), Maliek Stephens(RB), Dominic Logan(OL/DL), Christopher Ivy(OL), Eric Sadler(DL), Jeremiah Harris(WR), William Auwae(OL), Tre Harvey(LB), Jamon Langford(WR), Kazon Edwards(LB), Tre King(RB), Bobby Froehlich (QB), Ja'Davien Williams(DL), Joshua Robinson(RB), Tyler Jones(WR), Myles Tease(WR), Caleb Wells(DL), Kevin Moore(DB), Kelvin Jenkins(DB) andGibson Ziah(DL).
The Oilers will begin their inaugural season in 2023.
Tulsa Oilers Football Season and Group Tickets are on sale now! Call the front office at 918-632-7825 or visit www.tulsaoilersfootball.com for more information.
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