Gaston made his presence known in his first season with the RiverHawks in 2008.  He was second on the team with 85 total tackles (37 solo, 48 assisted), eight tackles for loss totaling 25 yards, three quarterback sacks, eight pass break up's and two forced fumbles. 

The Lone Star Conference took notice as he was a Second Team All-LSC North selection. 

Gaston is a transfer from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M and is majoring in health and human performance.