Prior to Stanford

  • Played at Malcolm X Shabazz High School in Newark, New Jersey for head coach Nyshier Oliver
  • Ranked as high as the No. 2 safety recruit in New Jersey by ESPN
  • Four-year letterwinner for Malcolm X Shabazz High School’s football team, spent two years on the Bulldogs’ track and field team (2023-2024)
  • Led Shabazz High School to two consecutive sectional state championships (2023, 2024)
  • Totaled 36 tackles, 6 passes defended and two forced fumbles in his freshman season
  • Tallied 14 tackles, 3 passes defended and an interception in his sophomore season
  • In his junior season, marked 60 tackles, two touchdowns, two tackles-for-loss, two forced fumbles, two passes defended and one fumble recovery
  • Totaled 51 tackles, six touchdowns, two tackles-for-loss, a fumble recovery and four interceptions during his senior campaign
  • Played in the Adidas Freshman All-American Bowl Game, named an Adidas Freshman All-American (2021-22)
  • First Team All-National White North Group 2 Super Football Conference (2023)
  • Named No. 1 player in Essex County (2024)

 

Personal

  • Son of Ayesha Calloway and Nasir Gaines
  • Has five siblings, Nasirah Calloway, Nasir Gaines Jr., Zyeiar Miller, Alyseia Miller and Sanaa Gaines 
  • Enjoys working out with friends, trying new foods, getting dressed up and watching football
  • Hopes to major in Communication or Sociology